quemarse

Definitions of quemarse
  1. verb
    get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun
    synonyms: broncearse, ponerse moreno
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    decolorar, decolorarse, descolorar
    change color, often in an undesired manner
  2. verb
    destroy by fire
    synonyms: arder, incendiar, quemar
    abrasar, arder, consumirse, quemar
    undergo combustion
    arder, incinerar, quemar, requemar
    cause to undergo combustion
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    incinerar
    reduce to ashes
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    arruinar, destrozar, destruir
    destroy completely; damage irreparably
  3. verb
    cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
    synonyms: abrasarse, cortarse, morderse
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    doler, escocer, picar
    be the source of pain
  4. verb
    burn at the stake
    synonyms: abrasarse
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    ajusticiar, ejecutar
    kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
  5. verb
    cause to start burning
    synonyms: encender, encenderse, quemar
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    reanimar, reavivar
    kindle anew, as of a fire
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    encender, encenderse, inflamarse
    cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
  6. verb
    catch fire
    synonyms: encenderse, prenderse
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    encenderse, llamear
    ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down
  7. verb
    cause to burn or combust
    synonyms: abrasar, arder, incinerar, quemar
    encender, encenderse, inflamarse
    start to burn or burst into flames
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    encender, encenderse, inflamarse
    cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
    achicharrarse, carbonizar, requemarse
    burn to charcoal
    alumbrar, encender, encenderse, prender fuego
    begin to smoke
    encender, encenderse, quemar
    cause to start burning
    encenderse, llamear
    ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down
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