How to Say "lit" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lit” is “encendido” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La televisión sigue encendida, ¿quién la dejó así?
The television is still on, who left it like that?
Las luces de la calle estaban encendidas a medianoche.
The street lights were lit at midnight.
Asegúrate de que el motor no esté encendido antes de revisar el aceite.
Make sure the engine is not running (on) before checking the oil.
Using 'Encendido' as an Adjective
This word is the past form of the verb 'encender' (to turn on), but it is used as a regular adjective. It must match the thing it describes: 'el radio encendido' (masculine), 'la lámpara encendida' (feminine).
Use with Estar
To say something is 'on' or 'lit' right now, always use the verb 'estar' (to be in a state): 'El horno está encendido' (The oven is on).
Confusing 'Ser' and 'Estar'
Mistake: “La luz es encendida.”
Correction: La luz está encendida. Use 'estar' because being 'on' is a temporary state, not a permanent characteristic.
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