Portuguese Word · Intermediate
acender
to be turned on
Pronunciation: /a.sẽˈde(ʁ)/
Meaning
to be turned on
Example
Para bem dizer, não se accendiam candieiros na casa.
Strictly speaking, no lamps were lit in the house.
Practice tips
- Practice acender out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.