Quemar
Definition
(verb) To destroy or damage something with fire or intense heat
Examples
“Quemó las cartas en la chimenea.”
“No quemes esa carta todavía.”
Don't burn that letter yet.
“Se le quemó la tostada otra vez.”
He burned the toast again.
“Ana quemó la grasa de la sartén con un golpe de fuego en la cocina.”
Ana burned off the grease in the pan with a burst of flame in the kitchen.
“Ayer, un cortocircuito quemó tres enchufes del local de Jorge.”
Yesterday, a short circuit burned out three outlets in Jorge's shop.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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