encendida
“encendida” means “on” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
on, lit
Also: burning
📝 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.
flushed, glowing
Also: bright red
📝 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.
heated, passionate
📝 In Action
Fue una discusión encendida sobre el futuro de la empresa.
C1It was a heated discussion about the company's future.
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Quick Quiz: encendida
Question 1 of 2
Which of these things would you describe as 'encendida'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'incendere', which means to set on fire or brighten. This is the same root that gave us the English word 'incendiary'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.