Quemarán (en. Will burn)
/ke.maˈɾan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Cause something to turn to ashes or to be destroyed by fire.
If there is no rain, the fires will burn large areas of forest.
Si no caen lluvias, los incendios quemarán grandes extensiones de bosque.
Remove the existence or completely make something disappear.
Experts warn that pollution will burn much of the biodiversity.
Los expertos advierten que la contaminación quemará gran parte de la biodiversidad.
Feel an intense burning.
The midday sun will burn my skin if I don’t use sunscreen.
El sol del mediodía quemarán mi piel si no uso protector solar.
Etymology
From Latin 'quema', derived from 'combustio', which means to consume by fire.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they will burn bridges
One cannot go back on a decision.
quemarán puentes
they will burn them
It refers to the action of eliminating something or someone drastically.
los quemarán
Related Words
burn
Cause something to burn.
quemar
fire
Fire is the result of a chemical reaction that produces heat and light.
fuego
wildfire
Fire that spreads uncontrollably, causing damage.
incendio
Slang Meanings
Consumes quickly
That relationship is going so fast that it almost seems they will burn out.
Esa relación va tan rápido que casi parece que se quemarán.
To suffer a lot emotionally
When he found out about the betrayal, he felt like he was burning inside.
Cuando se enteró de la traición, sintió que quemarán por dentro.