ignition

BrE /ˈɪɡ.nɪ.ʃən/ AmE /ˈɪɡ.nə.ʃən/

noun en → es

1 START ENGINE [singular] B2

the process of starting an engine, especially a car or motorcycle

encendido del motor, arranque

  • ignition system

Collocations ignition switch · ignition problem

  • There was a fault with the ignition.

    Hubo un problema con el encendido del motor.

2 LIGHTING [singular] B1

the process of lighting something, especially a fire or lamp

encendido, prendido

  • ignition of sth

Collocations ignition of the furnace · ignition of a fire

  • The ignition of the fireworks was spectacular.

    La encendida de los fuegos artificiales fue espectacular.