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acesa

[ɐ.ˈse.zɐ]
adjectivefemininepl: acesas
lit, burning, ignited
1. feminine form of 'aceso'; referring to something that is on fire or emitting light
The candle is lit.
A vela está acesa.
2. figuratively: intense, passionate, or heated (emotions, discussions)
The debate became very heated.
A discussão ficou muito acesa.
3. turned on or activated (electronic devices)
The lamp is on.
A lâmpada está acesa.
Synonyms
incandescenteardenteinflamadaligadaativada
Antonyms
apagadadesligadaextintafria

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesa
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
acesa
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

discussão acesa (heated discussion)
paixão acesa (burning passion)
luz acesa (light on)
com a cabeça acesa (with sharp mind)
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