How to Say "to light" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to light” is “prender” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
a fire, candle, or cigarette
Examples
Él prendió una vela para la cena.
He lit a candle for dinner.
Es difícil prender el fuego si la madera está mojada.
It is difficult to light the fire if the wood is wet.
Cuidado al prender los fuegos artificiales.
Be careful when lighting the fireworks.
Causative Meaning
When used with fire, 'prender' often implies the start of the action—the moment the flame begins.
Prender vs Quemar
Mistake: “Prendí el papel hasta que desapareció.”
Correction: Quemé el papel. Use 'prender' for the act of starting the fire, but 'quemar' for the process of something being consumed or burned up.
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