How to Say "ignite" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ignite” is “encender” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
verbA2
fuel, explosives
Examples
Necesitamos leña para encender la fogata.
We need firewood to light the bonfire.
Él encendió un cigarrillo después de la cena.
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Other Meanings of “encender”
“encender” can also mean:
- emotions, passions, debates(B1)
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