encendida
/en-sen-DEE-dah/
on
A light bulb that is 'encendida' (on).
encendida(adjective)
on
?electronics or lights
,lit
?fire or candles
burning
?a flame that is currently active
📝 In Action
La televisión está encendida pero nadie la está mirando.
A1The television is on, but nobody is watching it.
Dejaste la luz de la cocina encendida toda la noche.
A2You left the kitchen light on all night.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the 'State' Verb
Use this word with 'estar' because being 'on' is a temporary state, not a permanent personality trait.
Matching the Noun
This specific form 'encendida' is only used for feminine, singular words like 'la lámpara' or 'la computadora'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'en' for 'on'
Mistake: "La luz está en."
Correction: La luz está encendida.
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Word in Latin America
In many parts of the Americas, people prefer to say 'prendida' instead of 'encendida'.
Cheeks that are 'encendida' (flushed).
encendida(adjective)
flushed
?face or cheeks
,glowing
?intense color
bright red
?describing a vivid color
📝 In Action
Tenía las mejillas encendidas por el frío del invierno.
B1Her cheeks were flushed from the winter cold.
Su cara estaba encendida de rabia.
B2Her face was red with rage.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Emotions
When someone's face is 'encendida,' it implies an internal fire, like anger, shame, or excitement.
A moment that is 'encendida' (heated).
📝 In Action
Fue una discusión encendida sobre el futuro de la empresa.
C1It was a heated discussion about the company's future.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: encendida
Question 1 of 2
Which of these things would you describe as 'encendida'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'encendida' for a computer?
Yes! If the computer is feminine in your mind (la computadora), you say 'está encendida'. If you use the masculine word 'el ordenador', you must use 'encendido'.
What's the difference between 'encendida' and 'prendida'?
They mean the same thing! 'Encendida' is a bit more formal and very common in Spain, while 'prendida' is the go-to word in most of Latin America.