kindle

BrE /ˈkɪndl/ AmE /ˈkɪndl/

verb / noun en → es

past kindled pp kindled ing kindling

1 LIGHT FIRE [transitive] B2

to make a fire start to burn

encender, prender

  • kindle a fire

Collocations kindle a fire in the fireplace

  • She kindled a fire to keep warm.

    Encendió un fuego para mantenerse caliente.

2 INSPIRE [transitive] B1

to make someone feel excited or enthusiastic about something

inspirar, encender la pasión en alguien

  • kindle interest in somebody/something

Collocations kindle an interest in art

  • The book kindled a passion for history.

    El libro encendió una pasión por la historia.

3 E-READER [noun] B2

a handheld electronic device used to read books, magazines, and newspapers

lector electrónico de libros

Collocations kindle e-reader

  • He bought a new Kindle for his birthday.

    Compró un nuevo lector electrónico para su cumpleaños.