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No. 13,143 in Spanish

prendida

"Prendida" means "turned on" or "lit," and can also mean "attached" or "fastened," depending on context.

In a sentence

  • La lámpara está prendida.

    The lamp is on.

    In this sentence, 'prendida' is used as an adjective to describe the state of the lamp being turned on.

  • Ella está prendida con esa idea.

    She is enthusiastic about that idea.

    Here, 'prendida' expresses enthusiasm or interest, showing a figurative use of the word.

  • Mi camisa quedó prendida en la puerta y se desgarró.

    My shirt got caught on the door and tore.

    In this case, 'prendida' refers to something physically stuck or attached, illustrating another practical application of the term.

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