quemado (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/kemaðo/

Translation Options into English

• burnt
• burned
• scorched
• tired (in argot)

Meaning and Usage

"Quemado" primarily refers to something that has been burned or scorched. It can describe a physical state, such as food that has been overcooked, or an object that has caught fire. Additionally, in colloquial settings (particularly in countries like Chile and Ecuador), "quemado" can refer to someone who is tired or exhausted, often after a taxing situation.

This word is frequently used in everyday conversation, typically in oral speech rather than in formal writing. The meaning can vary greatly depending on context, ranging from literal burning to metaphorical uses in slang.

Example Sentences

1. El pan está quemado.

2. The bread is burnt.

3. Después de la fiesta, me siento quemado.

4. After the party, I feel exhausted.

5. La casa quedó quemada después del incendio.

6. The house was burned after the fire.

Idiomatic Expressions

In addition to its standard meanings, "quemado" is often used in various idiomatic expressions, especially in colloquial contexts.

1. Estar quemado por la vida.
2. To be worn out by life.
3. Example: Después de tantas preocupaciones, estoy quemado por la vida.

4. After so many worries, I am worn out by life.

5. Quemarse las pestañas.

6. To burn the midnight oil (to study hard).
7. Example: Tengo que quemarme las pestañas para el examen de mañana.

8. I have to burn the midnight oil for tomorrow's exam.

9. Estar quemado con alguien.

10. To be fed up with someone.
11. Example: Estoy quemado con él; siempre llega tarde.

12. I'm fed up with him; he always arrives late.

13. Quedar quemado.

14. To end up getting burned (figuratively, to be caught in a difficult situation).
15. Example: Si no cumples con tus promesas, podrías quedar quemado en el trabajo.
16. If you don't follow through on your promises, you could end up in a difficult situation at work.

Etymology

The term "quemado" comes from the Spanish verb "quemar," which means "to burn." Its roots are found in Latin "cāmere," meaning "to heat" or "to burn."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Carbonizado (carbonized) - Calcinado (calcined) - Exhausto (exhausted, in colloquial use)

Antonyms: - Fresco (fresh) - Intacto (intact) - Reposado (rested, in contrast to tired)