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ignite in Portuguese

ignite in Portuguese is acender, incendiar — ignite means to set something on fire, or to begin burning.

ignite in Portuguese

acender
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
incendiar
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
acender
verb
(intransitive) to commence burning.

What does "ignite" mean?

  1. verb To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
    "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire."
  2. verb To trigger or start something suddenly, especially strong emotion or conflict.
    "The comment ignited a heated debate online."

ignite in a sentence

  • A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire.
  • The fuel-air mixture ignites the instant it hits the spark plug.
  • The comment ignited a heated debate online.

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Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ignite" in Portuguese?

"ignite" in Portuguese is acender, incendiar. ignite means: To set something on fire, or to begin burning.

How do you use "ignite" in a sentence?

Example: "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire." In Portuguese, "ignite" is acender, incendiar.

Are there other ways to say "ignite" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "ignite": acender, incendiar.

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