quemado

/keˈmaðo/

Definitions

1. adjective

burned, scorched, or charred

“The fire left the forest floor quemado and smoldering.”

2. noun

a burned or scorched area of land

“The forest ranger warned us to avoid the area, which was a large quemado.”

3. verb

to burn or char something

“The sun quemado the dry leaves on the ground.”

Synonyms

  • burned
  • charred
  • scorched

Antonyms

  • unscathed
  • untouched