How to Say "smarts" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “smarts” is “arde” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
sharp pain
Examples
Me arde el brazo por el sol.
My arm stings because of the sun.
La sopa todavía arde, ten cuidado.
The soup is still scorching, be careful.
Talking about sensations
When your body stings, use 'me arde' (to me it stings) or 'te arde' (to you it stings) followed by the body part.
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