A1Verb
accendere
to turn on / to switch on
/ah-CHEN-deh-reh/
Test Yourself
What does ‘accendere’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Accendi il computer — dobbiamo lavorare.
Turn on the computer — we need to work.
Non riesco ad accendere la televisione.
I can't turn on the television.
About This Word
Irregular past participle: acceso. Opposite: spegnere (to turn off).
Related Words
spegnereavviaredispositivoriavviare