arder

Senses

1. 1.

   to burn

   to be on fire or give off flames

2. 2.

   to sting, to burn

   to cause a burning sensation (pain or discomfort)

3. 3.

   to burn (with emotion)

   to feel intense emotion, especially desire or anger

Examples

• "A floresta ardeu durante dias após o relâmpago."

  The forest burned for days after the lightning strike.

• "Meus olhos estão ardendo por causa da fumaça."

  My eyes are burning/stinging because of the smoke.

• "Ele ardia de ciúmes ao vê-la com outro homem."

  He burned with jealousy seeing her with another man.

Usage

Common verb in both literal (fire, flames) and figurative contexts (burning sensations, intense emotions). Often used with preposition "de" to indicate the cause: "arder de febre" (to burn with fever), "arder de raiva" (to burn with anger). More literary/formal than "queimar" in some contexts.