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acceso

on · turn on

Definition & meaning

Acceso means:

  • On, lit, or burning: describing a light, device, fire, or flame that is operating or alight.
  • Heated or lively: describing an intense discussion or emotion.
  • Bright or vivid: describing a strong, intense color.

Grammar & Word origin

Acceso is an adjective and the past participle of accendere , “to turn on” or “to light.” It agrees with the noun: acceso, accesa, accesi, accese.

The verb comes from Latin accendere, “to kindle” or “set on fire.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • illuminato means “illuminated” or “lit up,” often describing something receiving light rather than a light source being on.
  • vivace means “lively” or “vivid,” and can describe colors or discussions.
  • spento is the opposite when a device, light, or fire is “off” or “extinguished.”
  • pacato means “calm” or “restrained,” the opposite of a heated discussion.

Common phrases & collocations

  • luce accesa — a light that is on
  • discussione accesa — a heated discussion
  • colore acceso — a bright, vivid color

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Examples

La lampada resta accesa tutta la notte.adjective

The lamp stays on all night.

Ho acceso la radio per ascoltare le notizie.adjective

I turned on the radio to listen to the news.

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