Encender
Example: Voy a encender la luz porque está oscuro aquí.
Definition
"Encender" means to cause a device or light to start functioning by activating it, such as turning on a light or igniting a fire. For example, in the phrase 'Voy a encender la luz porque está oscuro aquí,' it means to turn on the light because it is dark here.
Etymology
The word "encender" comes from the Latin verb 'incendere,' which means to set on fire or kindle. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean not only to ignite flames but also to activate or switch on devices, reflecting its broad usage today.
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"Encender" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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