encendido

encendido, -a
adjective
1. burning (luz, colilla)
  • la luz está encendida -> the light is on
2. passionate, ardent (deseos, mirada, palabras)
3. red, flushed (mejillas)
masculine noun
4. ignition (automobiles)

encendido [en-then-dee’-do, dah]
article & past participle
1. Past participle of ENCENDER.
2. Lit (fuego, cigarrillo).
3. On, switched on (luz, aparato eléctrico).
  • La luz está encendida -> the light is on
4. Flushed, red, inflamed.
  • Encendido de color -> high colored
noun
5. Lighting. (m)
  • El encendido de las farolas -> the lighting of the lamps
6. Ignition (coche). (m)
Firing (cohete).

"encendido" in the Answers forum

Q: "Está muriendo para estar encendido"
A: It could mean that I am dying to be 'turned on' or ignited. Is there more context?
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