English Meaning & Definitions
Affected by inflammation; swollen, red, hot, or painful as a reaction to injury or infection.
- “Ele foi ao médico porque estava com o olho inflamado.”
- “A garganta inflamada dificultava a sua respiração.”
Excited, passionate, or agitated; intensely aroused emotionally.
- “O político fez um discurso inflamado que empolgou a multidão.”
- “Eles tiveram uma discussão inflamada sobre política.”
English Antonyms & Opposites
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “inflamado”.
Derived from the Portuguese verb 'inflamar' (to inflame), stemming from the Latin 'inflamare' (to set on fire, kindle), composed of 'in-' (into, upon) and 'flamma' (flame). Metaphorically and medically, it evolved from literal burning to mean swollen, red, or angered.
Sounds like 'inflamed' in English; think of a red, burning fire (flama) inside the body causing swelling.
Frequently Asked Questions About “inflamado”
1. What is the meaning of “inflamado” in English?
In English, inflamado (adjective) is defined as: “Affected by inflammation; swollen, red, hot, or painful as a reaction to injury or infection.”.
2. How do you use “inflamado” in a sentence?
“Ele foi ao médico porque estava com o olho inflamado.”
3. What are English synonyms of “inflamado”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “inflamado”?
Derived from the Portuguese verb 'inflamar' (to inflame), stemming from the Latin 'inflamare' (to set on fire, kindle), composed of 'in-' (into, upon) and 'flamma' (flame). Metaphorically and medically, it evolved from literal burning to mean swollen, red, or angered.
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