to light, to turn on, to ignite
1. to ignite or start a fire; to light something that produces flame
I lit a candle in the dark room.
Acendi uma vela no quarto escuro.
2. to turn on an electrical device or light
Please turn on the lights.
Por favor, acenda as luzes.
3. to kindle or inflame emotions or passion
Her words ignited his passion.
Suas palavras acenderam sua paixão.
Related Idioms & Phrases
acender uma vela - to light a candle (also metaphorically, to hope or pray)
acender o sinal de alerta - to raise a red flag
acender a chama - to kindle the flame (romantic or motivational context)
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