encender
Translations
- to light
- to turn on
Commonly used for lighting fires or turning on devices.
Conjugation
Conditional
| yo | encendería |
| tú | encenderías |
| él/ella | encendería |
| nosotros | encenderíamos |
| vosotros | encenderíais |
| ellos/as | encenderían |
Conditional Perfect
| yo | habría encendido |
| tú | habrías encendido |
| él/ella | habría encendido |
| nosotros | habríamos encendido |
| vosotros | habríais encendido |
| ellos/as | habrían encendido |
Future
| yo | encenderé |
| tú | encenderás |
| él/ella | encenderá |
| nosotros | encenderemos |
| vosotros | encenderéis |
| ellos/as | encenderán |
Future Perfect
| yo | habré encendido |
| tú | habrás encendido |
| él/ella | habrá encendido |
| nosotros | habremos encendido |
| vosotros | habréis encendido |
| ellos/as | habrán encendido |
Imperfect
| yo | encendía |
| tú | encendías |
| él/ella | encendía |
| nosotros | encendíamos |
| vosotros | encendíais |
| ellos/as | encendían |
Pluperfect
| yo | había encendido |
| tú | habías encendido |
| él/ella | había encendido |
| nosotros | habíamos encendido |
| vosotros | habíais encendido |
| ellos/as | habían encendido |
Present
| yo | encendo |
| tú | encendes |
| él/ella | encende |
| nosotros | encendemos |
| vosotros | encendéis |
| ellos/as | encenden |
Present Perfect
| yo | he encendido |
| tú | has encendido |
| él/ella | ha encendido |
| nosotros | hemos encendido |
| vosotros | habéis encendido |
| ellos/as | han encendido |
Preterite
| yo | encendí |
| tú | encendiste |
| él/ella | encendió |
| nosotros | encendimos |
| vosotros | encendisteis |
| ellos/as | encendieron |
Example Sentences
Es importante encender la luz al entrar en una habitación oscura.
It's important to light the lamp when entering a dark room.
With a matchstick, I lit the bonfire while my friends prepared dinner under the stars.
I lit a votive candle to pray for health and happiness for my family.
When the fire was lit, the sparks flew in all directions.
The bonfires lit on the beach created a magical atmosphere during the night.
Don't forget to bring a lighter if you plan to light the bonfire tonight.
El torrero se aseguró de que la luz de la torre estuviera siempre encendida para guiar a los navegantes.
The tower keeper ensured that the light in the tower was always on to guide the sailors.
The small piece of wood I found in the forest was perfect for lighting the campfire.
I lit a small candle to illuminate the dark room during the night.
The stick I found in the park is perfect for starting the campfire.
When the candle was lit, the room was filled with a soft yellow light.
The stove in the kitchen was on, ready to prepare dinner.
El chispoleto de su mirada era suficiente para encender la pasión en el corazón de cualquiera.
The spark in her gaze was enough to ignite passion in anyone's heart.
The little wax candle I lit at night provided a soft and cozy light.
The twig that fell from the tree was perfect for lighting the campfire.
The kindling is essential to light the fire in the fireplace during winter.
I lit a candle to create a cozy atmosphere in the room.
I lit a candle to illuminate the room during the storm.
The lit lantern illuminated the entire patio in the darkness.
The matchstick I found on the street still had some phosphorus to light the fire.
The matchbox was empty, so we couldn't light the campfire.
The little mosquito buzzed restlessly around the lit lamp.
The bundle of firewood was ready to light the fire in the bonfire.
When lighting the fire, one could hear the sound of the leaves crackling.
The mechanic checked the spark plug before starting the engine.
The provocateur of the debate managed to ignite the spirits and generate an intense discussion.
The chimney of the cabin was lit, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere for the family.
Encendí la lámpara para que iluminará la habitación oscura.
I turned on the lamp so that it would light up the dark room.
El discurso del líder belicena encendió la pasión entre sus seguidores, quienes lo ovacionaron al final.
The bellicose leader's speech ignited passion among his followers, who applauded him at the end.
He decided to chop the wood into smaller pieces to make it easier to light the fire.
I always carry lighters in my bag, just in case I need to light something.
Los palazos que usaron en la fogata eran lo suficientemente grandes para mantener el fuego encendido toda la noche.
The big sticks they used for the bonfire were large enough to keep the fire burning all night.
I always carry matches in my pocket, just in case I need to light a fire.
Las estopas que usé para encender la hoguera se quemaron rápidamente.
The wicks I used to light the fire burned quickly.
To start the fire, we need dry tinder and some paper.
Charcoal is commonly used to light the barbecue in summer.
I lit a large candle during dinner to create a cozier and more romantic atmosphere.
I always carry a matchbox in my bag in case I need to light something.
The kindling is essential for lighting the fireplace on cold winter nights.
We need more firewood to light the fireplace tonight.
While walking, he lit a joint to relax and enjoy the scenery.
I always carry a match in my backpack to light the fire.
Don't forget to bring your lighter if you plan to light the bonfire tonight.
On the beach, we lit a bonfire to enjoy the night under the stars.
The kindling we used to start the campfire was very dry.
El niño encendió un centellador en la fiesta, iluminando la noche con colores brillantes.
The boy lit a sparkler at the party, illuminating the night with bright colors.
When lighting the firewood, you can hear the sound of the flames crackling in the chimney.
The spark quickly ignited the fire in the campfire, creating a cozy atmosphere.