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ardiendo

ar-DYEN-doh/aɾˈðjen̪.do/

“ardiendo” means “burning” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

burning, blazing

Also: on fire
A brightly colored, simple illustration of a wooden log actively burning with large, vibrant orange and yellow flames, set against a dark background.
gerundardiendo
infinitivearder
past Participleardido

📝 In Action

El motor de la máquina estuvo ardiendo por unos segundos.

A2

The machine's engine was burning for a few seconds.

Llegamos a la casa y la chimenea ya estaba ardiendo.

B1

We arrived at the house and the fireplace was already blazing (burning).

¿Qué está ardiendo? Huele a humo.

A1

What is burning? It smells like smoke.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • quemando (burning)
  • incendiándose (catching fire)

Common Collocations

  • estar ardiendo – to be burning (continuous action)
  • seguir ardiendo – to keep burning

burning hot, intense

Also: blazing, passionate
A simple illustration of a person's face (or child's face) with rosy red cheeks and visible sweat droplets, conveying the feeling of having a high fever or being burning hot.

📝 In Action

Tenía la frente ardiendo por la fiebre.

B1

His forehead was burning hot from the fever.

Sus palabras estaban ardiendo de rabia.

B2

His words were blazing with rage (were full of intense anger).

El sol estaba ardiendo al mediodía.

B1

The sun was scorching (burning hot) at noon.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • frío (cold)
  • tibio (lukewarm)

Common Collocations

  • ojos ardiendo – burning eyes (with anger or fever)
  • deseo ardiendo – burning desire

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ardiendo" in Spanish:

blazing→burning→burning hot→intense→on fire→passionate→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ardiendo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'ardiendo' to describe a physical state rather than an ongoing action?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
arder(to burn) — Verb
ardor(ardor, heat, passion) — Noun
ardiente(burning, passionate) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
entendiendocorriendo
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *ardēre*, meaning 'to burn' or 'to be on fire.' The Spanish form 'ardiendo' maintains this root, signaling an ongoing state of heat or intensity.

First recorded: Pre-12th century (as 'ardir' or similar forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: ardendoItalian: ardente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ardiendo' only used for literal fire?

No. While it means 'burning' literally, it is very common in Spanish to use 'ardiendo' to describe extreme heat (like a fever or the sun) or intense, powerful emotions (like rage or desire).

Does 'ardiendo' change its ending for masculine or feminine nouns?

No. 'Ardiendo' is the gerund form, and it is invariable. It always stays 'ardiendo,' whether you are talking about 'la casa ardiendo' (feminine) or 'el motor ardiendo' (masculine).