They lit up (es. Prendieron)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Prendieron la luz en la sala.
They turned on the light in the living room.
Context: daily life Ellos prendieron el fuego para cocinar.
They started the fire to cook.
Context: cooking Yo prendí la televisión para ver mi programa favorito.
I turned on the television to watch my favorite show.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Ellos prendieron el motor del coche antes de salir.
They turned on the car's engine before leaving.
Context: transportation Los estudiantes prendieron las luces del aula cuando entraron.
The students turned on the lights in the classroom when they entered.
Context: education Al llegar a casa, ella prendió el calefactor porque hacía frío.
Upon arriving home, she turned on the heater because it was cold.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Prendieron las luces en el teatro, creando una atmósfera mágica para los espectadores.
They turned on the lights in the theater, creating a magical atmosphere for the spectators.
Context: culture A pesar de que otros intentaron apagarlas, las llamas que prendieron en la fogata dejaron una estela de nostalgia.
Despite others trying to put them out, the flames that were lit on the campfire left a trail of nostalgia.
Context: poetry Los investigadores prendieron las alarmas ante el creciente riesgo de incendios forestales.
The investigators raised alarms due to the increasing risk of wildfires.
Context: environment