acender, inflamar, despertar
1. to start a fire or cause something to burn
They kindled a fire to keep warm during the cold night.
Eles acenderam uma fogueira para se manter aquecidos durante a noite fria.
2. to inspire, awaken, or arouse a feeling or emotion
Her speech kindled hope in the hearts of the audience.
Seu discurso despertou esperança nos corações da plateia.
3. to excite or stimulate interest or enthusiasm
The documentary kindled his passion for environmental conservation.
O documentário inflamou sua paixão pela conservação ambiental.
4. a brand name for Amazon's e-reader device
I read my books on my Kindle during my commute.
Leio meus livros no meu Kindle durante meu trajeto.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'Kindle' as a device name is widely recognized due to Amazon's market presence. The verb 'kindle' is more literary and formal in Portuguese, with 'acender' being the more everyday equivalent for literal fire-starting, while 'despertar' or 'inflamar' are used metaphorically for emotions and passions.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →