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acesa
[ɐ.ˈse.zɐ]
adjective
feminine
pl: 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
incandescente
ardente
inflamada
ligada
ativada
Antonyms
apagada
desligada
extinta
fria
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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