prender

prender

To turn on, switch on, or start any device, motor, or electronic appliance. It describes flipping a switch or starting a mechanism so that something goes from off to on.

Do me a favor and go prender the living room light, you can not see a thing in here anymore.

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Colombiaby Cachaco BogotáAugust 3, 2021

Score:+5

prender

The action of sewing or attaching a button or a patch onto a piece of clothing using a needle and thread. This term is widely used in Colombia instead of standard words for sewing or sticking when repairing loose items on a garment.

Could you do me a favor and prender this button to the shirt for me? It just popped off.

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Colombiaby Parcero PaisaJuly 19, 2021

Score:+5

prender

Commonly used in Mexico to mean turning on or starting up any device or machine that runs on electricity or fuel. It is the everyday way to talk about switching on things like the stove, the lights, or any electronic appliance.

Help me prender the coffee maker because I am still super sleepy.

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Méxicoby AnónimoNovember 21, 2025

Score:+4

prender

Used when a plan, trend, or suggestion takes off or is well-received. It indicates that an idea finally clicked or became popular after being introduced.

We thought the gift exchange wouldn't work, but luckily the idea prendió fast among everyone on the team.

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Méxicoby AnónimoAugust 17, 2026

Score:+0

prender

Used to turn on an electrical appliance or start a fire. It is the everyday term for switching on the lights, the television, or even a bonfire.

Do me the favor of prender the television to watch the news, they are almost about to start.

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El Salvadorby Guanaco TruchaAugust 17, 2026

Score:+0

prender

To gun someone down or blast someone with a firearm.

If you do not pay me my money I will prender you right then and there.

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• #disparar
• #fogonear

República Dominicanaby AnónimoApril 4, 2014

Score:-1