arder
verb
1. burn, be on fire
be in flames or be consumed by fire
Common combinations
- arder en llamas — burn in flames
- fuego que arde — burning fire
- La leña arde bien.The firewood burns well.
- El papel ardió en segundos.The paper burned up in seconds.
- La casa ardía cuando llegaron los bomberos.The house was on fire when the firefighters arrived.
2. sting, burn
cause a stinging or hot sensation
Common combinations
- arder los ojos — eyes burn
- arder la piel — skin burns
- Me arden los ojos.My eyes are burning.
- La herida me arde mucho.The wound stings a lot.
- La piel arde después del sol.The skin burns after being in the sun.
3. burn with, be ablaze with + de; arder en deseos de + infinitivo
feel or show a very intense emotion
Common combinations
- arder de impaciencia — burn with impatience
- arder de entusiasmo — burn with enthusiasm
- arder en deseos — burn with desire
- Arde en deseos de viajar.He is burning to travel.
- El niño ardía de impaciencia.The child was burning with impatience.
- El público ardía de entusiasmo.The audience was ablaze with enthusiasm.
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