aceso

[ɐˈsezu]

adjectivemasculinepl: acesos

lit, on, burning

1. burning or ignited; producing light or heat

The candle is lit.

A vela está acesa.

2. turned on (electrical devices)

The light is on.

A luz está acesa.

3. passionate, fervent, or intense

He spoke with passionate conviction.

Ele falou com um aceso debate.

4. inflamed or heated (in medical or emotional contexts)

The argument became heated.

A discussão ficou acesa.

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General Brazilian

aceso

standard usage for lit or on

Portugal

aceso

standard usage; also commonly 'acesa' in feminine form

São Paulo

aceso

common in colloquial speech for emotional intensity

discussão acesa (heated argument)

paixão acesa (burning passion)

luz acesa (light on)

fogo aceso (burning fire)

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