ardiente
burning; ardent; passionate
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/aɾˈðjente/
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Cultural Note
Ardiente (from 'arder,' to burn) evokes the fire metaphor central to Spanish romantic expression. The image of love as a flame ('llama') or fire ('fuego') pervades Spanish poetry, flamenco lyrics, and everyday romantic language. 'Pasión ardiente' (burning passion) is a classic phrase in both literature and telenovelas.
📝 Example Sentences
Siente un deseo ardiente por ella.
He feels a burning desire for her.
Le declaró un amor ardiente e inquebrantable.
He declared a burning and unbreakable love to her.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | ardiente |
| masculine | ardiente |
| feminine_plural | ardientes |
| masculine_plural | ardientes |