The Spanish word for ‘to burn’ is quemar. This verb is used in various contexts, such as burning wood, burning food, or even getting a sunburn. Here are a few examples of how to use it in sentences:
- El fuego quemó la madera. – The fire burned the wood.
- Me quemé la mano con la sartén. – I burned my hand on the pan.
- El sol quemó mi piel. – The sun burned my skin.
Remember, the conjugation of quemar changes depending on the subject and tense. For example, in the present tense, it conjugates as follows:
- Yo quemo
- Tú quemas
- Él/Ella/Usted quema
- Nosotros/Nosotras quemamos
- Vosotros/Vosotras quemáis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes queman
Understanding how to use quemar correctly will help you communicate more effectively in Spanish, especially when discussing actions involving heat or fire.