What is the Spanish word for "burn"?

Learn how to say "burn" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

burn

Spanish

arder

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Alternative translations of "burn"

quemar
incinerar
grabar
abrasar

Examples of how to use "burn" in Spanish

English
The fire is burning very brightly.
Spanish
El fuego arde muy brillantemente.
English
I burn toast sometimes.
Spanish
A veces quemo tostadas.
English
She burned the paper carefully.
Spanish
Ella quemó el papel cuidadosamente.
English
They are burning dry leaves outside.
Spanish
Están quemando hojas secas afuera.
English
He has burned dinner again.
Spanish
Él ha quemado la cena otra vez.

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The fire is burning very brightly.

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