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arder

to burn, to sting, to smart

ɐ ɾ d e ɾ
ard to burn + er 2nd-conjugation infinitive
verb Rare #37,517
to burn Often used for something burning or burning hot; in many contexts, Portuguese also uses "queimar".
PO: As chamas começaram a arder no forno.
EN: The flames started to burn in the oven.
to sting, to smart Used for a burning/stinging sensation (e.g., eyes, a wound).
PO: Os meus olhos estão a arder por causa do fumo.
EN: My eyes are stinging because of the smoke.
Conjugation of arder
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Third arde —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second arde —
arder
Subjunctive future
SingularPlural
First arder —
Third arder —
Present
ardendo

O maior é arder e ser livre.

The greatest thing is to burn and be free.

— A Doce Vida (1960)

Se começar a arder, puxe o meu casaco, porque isto abre buracos em cimento.

If it starts to burn, pull my coat, because this will create holes in cement.

— Malcolm X (1992)

Senti arder o corpo todo.

I felt my whole body burning.

Vai arder um pouquinho.

It's going to sting a little.

— Pillion (2025)

Deixe arder!

Let it burn!

— Malcolm X (1992)