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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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