ardiente
adjective
1. scorching, burning, hot
causing heat or burning
Common combinations
- sol ardiente — scorching sun
- arena ardiente — burning sand
- fuego ardiente — blazing fire
- El sol ardiente secó la tierra.The scorching sun dried the earth.
- Caminamos sobre la arena ardiente.We walked on the burning sand.
- El fuego ardiente iluminaba la noche.The blazing fire lit up the night.
2. passionate, ardent, burning
showing strong passion or desire
Common combinations
- amor ardiente — passionate love
- deseo ardiente — burning desire
- beso ardiente — passionate kiss
- Entre ellos nació un amor ardiente.A passionate love grew between them.
- Sentía un deseo ardiente de viajar.She felt a burning desire to travel.
- Le dio un beso ardiente.He gave her a passionate kiss.
3. fervent, ardent, passionate
showing great enthusiasm or conviction
Common combinations
- defensor ardiente — fervent defender
- discurso ardiente — passionate speech
- debate ardiente — heated debate
- Era un defensor ardiente de la libertad.He was a fervent defender of freedom.
- Pronunció un discurso ardiente.She gave a passionate speech.
- Sus palabras provocaron un debate ardiente.His words sparked a heated debate.