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burning

[/ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/]
adjective/noun/verb
queimando/ardente/queimadura
1. adjective: on fire or producing flames
The burning house was evacuated immediately.
A casa em chamas foi evacuada imediatamente.
2. adjective: extremely hot
I have a burning sensation in my throat.
Tenho uma sensação de queimação na garganta.
3. adjective: intense or passionate
She has a burning desire to become a doctor.
Ela tem um desejo ardente de se tornar médica.
4. noun: the process of combustion
The burning of fossil fuels contributes to climate change.
A queima de combustíveis fósseis contribui para as mudanças climáticas.
5. verb (present participle): currently on fire or being consumed by fire
The candle is burning brightly.
A vela está queimando brilhantemente.
NYC Slang
fire (meaning excellent/amazing)
Synonyms
ablazefieryardentintensepassionateflaming
Antonyms
coldcoolextinguishedapathetic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
queimando/ardente
Most commonly used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
queimando
Colloquial usage same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
ardente/queimando
Both forms equally accepted
Portugal
ardente/a arder
Portuguese uses 'a arder' for present progressive action

Related Idioms & Phrases

burning bridges: destroying relationships or opportunities irreversibly
burning question: an urgent or very important question
burning the midnight oil: working very hard or late into the night
money to burn: having more money than one needs
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