it lit up / it turned on / it ignited
1. Third person singular preterite of 'acender' in reflexive form; describes the action of something becoming illuminated, ignited, or activated
The light turned on by itself
A luz acendeu-se sozinha
2. Figurative: an emotion, passion, or idea suddenly emerged or became intense
Hope ignited within her heart
A esperança acendeu-se em seu coração
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