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acendido

[a.sen.ˈdi.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: acendidos
lit, burning, ignited
1. Currently on fire or burning; aflame
The candle is lit.
A vela está acendida.
2. Turned on; functioning (for electrical devices)
The light is on.
A luz está acendida.
3. Passionate, excited, or emotionally aroused
He spoke with passionate intensity.
Ele falou com um tom acendido.
4. Heated or intense (of a discussion or argument)
The debate became heated.
O debate ficou acendido.
NYC Slang
lit
Synonyms
acesoinflamadoqueimandoligadoentusiasmado
Antonyms
apagadodesligadofriocalmo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acendido
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
aceso
More commonly used in Portugal than acendido
São Paulo
acendido
Common usage for both literal and figurative meanings

Related Idioms & Phrases

discussão acendida (heated discussion)
debate acendido (heated debate)
deixar acendido (to leave on)
com os olhos acendidos (with fiery eyes)
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