What is the Portuguese word for "to set fire to"?

Learn how to say "to set fire to" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to set fire to

Portuguese

incendiar

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Examples of how to use "to set fire to" in Portuguese

English
The short circuit set the house on fire.
Portuguese
O curto-circuito incendiou a casa.
English
He sets fire to the pile of dry leaves.
Portuguese
Ele incendia a pilha de folhas secas.
English
Yesterday, someone set the abandoned shed on fire.
Portuguese
Ontem, alguém incendiou o barracão abandonado.
English
When I was young, I used to build bonfires on the beach.
Portuguese
Quando eu era jovem, incendiava fogueiras na praia.
English
The police said they will not set the warehouse on fire.
Portuguese
A polícia disse que não incendiará o depósito.
English
If I were irresponsible, I would set dangerous things on fire.
Portuguese
Se eu fosse irresponsável, incendiaria coisas perigosas.

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The short circuit set the house on fire.

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