ardere
to burn, to blaze
verb AR-deh-reh Rare
Origin: Latin ardere (to burn)
Also means
to be consumed by passion
Usage Note
Ardere is literary and poetic; in everyday speech Italians prefer bruciare for physical burning. The past participle arso is irregular. Used figuratively: ardere di gelosia ('to burn with jealousy'), ardere dal desiderio ('to burn with desire').
Examples
"Le fiamme ardevano nella notte."
Natural Translation
The flames blazed in the night.
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