burning

• Describe algo que está ardiendo, muy caliente o que se siente intensamente, como un deseo ardiente.

Describes something that is on fire, very hot, or intensely felt, such as a burning desire.

1. On fireA2formal

   In flames or actively burning with fire.

   Ardiendo

   • The burning building lit up the night sky.
   • Firefighters arrived at the burning house quickly.
   • She escaped from the burning car unharmed.

   Sinónimosablazeafirealightblazingfieryflamingignitedkindledon fire

   Antónimosextinguishedfireproofunlit

2. Intense heat or sensationB1formal

   Producing a strong feeling of heat or pain, like fire.

   Ardiente o que produce sensación de quemazón

   • He felt a burning pain in his chest.
   • The burning sun made the desert unbearable.
   • Her eyes were burning from the smoke.

   Sinónimosblazingbroilingfieryhotroastingscorchingsearingsmartingstingingswelteringtorrid

   Antónimoscoldcoolingfreezing

3. Strong desire or passionB2formal

   Having a strong, urgent interest or enthusiasm for something.

   Ardiente deseo o pasión

   • She has a burning ambition to become a doctor.
   • There are burning questions that need answers.
   • He spoke with burning passion about his cause.

   Sinónimosardentconsumingeagerferventfeverishimpassionedintensepassionatevehementzealous

   Antónimosapatheticcoldindifferentunenthusiasticuninterested

• Sustantivo que denota el proceso de prender fuego a algo o la sensación de calor intenso o dolor.

A noun referring to the act or process of setting something on fire or the sensation of intense heat or pain.

incontable

1. Act of combustionA2formal

   The process of burning something, producing fire or heat.

   combustión

   • The firefighters controlled the burning of the forest.
   • The burning of waste is prohibited in this area.
   • They witnessed the burning of the old building.

   Sinónimoscombustionignitionincineration

   Antónimosdousingquenchingsmothering

2. Intense sensation of heatB1formal

   A painful feeling of heat on the skin or in the body.

   Ardor

   • He felt a burning in his eyes from the smoke.
   • The burning in her throat was from acid reflux.
   • The chili peppers caused a burning sensation on his tongue.

   Sinónimossearingsmartsmartingstingstinging

3. Intense desire or passionB2formal

   A strong, urgent feeling or passion for something.

   Ardor

   • She had a burning desire to succeed in her career.
   • There is a burning passion for justice in his speeches.
   • His burning ambition drove him to work long hours.

   Sinónimosardorcravingdesirefervorhungerlongingpassionthirsturgeyearning

   Antónimosapathycoolnessindifference

• Verbo que denota el proceso de combustión o destrucción por fuego, o de causar daño por calor.

A verb used to indicate the process of consuming or being destroyed by fire, or causing damage through heat.

verbo irregular

1. Produce fire or heatA1formal

   To be on fire or produce flames and heat.

   arder

   • The campfire burned brightly all night.
   • Don't let the toast burn in the toaster.
   • The forest fire burned for several days.

   Sinónimosblazeflameflareflickerglowsmolder

2. Damage by heatA1formal

   To injure or damage something with fire, heat, or acid.

   Quemar (dañar por calor)

   • She burned her hand on the hot stove.
   • The sun burned his skin during the hike.
   • Acid can burn through metal.

   Sinónimosblistercharincineratescaldscorchsearsingetorch

3. Consume fuel or energyB1informal

   To use up fuel or energy quickly.

   consumir combustible o energía

   • This car burns too much gas.
   • Athletes burn calories during intense workouts.
   • The engine burns oil faster than expected.

   Sinónimosconsumedevoureat upexpendguzzleuse up

   Antónimosconservepreservesave

4. Feel intense sensationB2informal

   To feel a stinging or painful sensation.

   arder (sensación)

   • My eyes are burning from the smoke.
   • His throat burned after eating spicy food.
   • The cold wind made her cheeks burn.

   Sinónimosachehurtpricklesmartstingtingle

   Antónimoscoolfreezenumb

Variantes phrasalburn downburn offburn outburn up