arder

"Arder" is a Spanish verb that primarily means "to burn" or "to be on fire."

Meaning:

1. To burn: It refers to the action of something being on fire, producing flames or heat.

   • Example: La madera empezó a arder. ("The wood began to burn.")

2. To feel a burning sensation: It can also describe the sensation of heat or pain, like a burning feeling on the skin or in the eyes.

   • Example: Me arden los ojos por el humo. ("My eyes burn because of the smoke.")

Parts:

• It is a regular verb, typically conjugated like other -er verbs.
• Infinitive: arder
• Present tense (third person singular): arde
• Past participle: ardido (less common), more commonly used in the expression "estar ardiendo"

Synonyms:

• For "to burn" (literally): quemar(se) (to burn, to set fire)
• For "to burn" (sensation): arder itself is the primary word; sometimes picor (itching or burning sensation as a noun)

Antonyms:

• For "to burn" (literally): apagar (to extinguish, turn off fire)
• For the sensation: calmar (to calm), refrescar (to cool or refresh)

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Summary:

• Arder = "to burn" (fire), or "to feel burning" (sensations like pain or irritation)
• It's a regular -er verb with literal and figurative uses related to burning.