Spanish Word · Intermediate
calcinar
to scorch, to burn
Pronunciation: /kalθiˈnaɾ/
Meaning
to scorch, to burn
Example
El jueves por la tarde los familiares de la propietaria del geriátrico calcinado recogían algunos objetos del viejo caserón y los metían en una furgoneta blanca.
On Thursday afternoon, the relatives of the owner of the charred nursing home collected some objects from the old home and put them in a white van.
Practice tips
- Practice calcinar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.