What does "encender" mean in English?

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Spanish

encender

English

to turn on

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Alternative translations of "encender"

turn on
light
ignite
switch on
kindle

Examples of how to use "encender" in Spanish

Spanish
¿Puedes encender la chimenea?
English
Can you turn on the fireplace?
Spanish
Yo enciendo la luz cada mañana.
English
I turn on the light every morning.
Spanish
Ayer encendí la computadora temprano.
English
Yesterday I turned on the computer early.
Spanish
Antes, él encendía la chimenea siempre.
English
Before, he always lit the fireplace.
Spanish
Mañana encenderemos las velas del pastel.
English
Tomorrow we will light the birthday candles.

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