The simple present tense of quemar is used to describe actions happening now or facts that are generally true. For example, El sol quema mi piel. (The sun burns my skin.)

Quemar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Quemar (to burn) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Quemar generally means to burn or set on fire, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To burn (something): for example, Yo quemo la basura en el patio trasero. (I burn the trash in the backyard.)

To burn (oneself): for example, Me quemo la mano con la estufa caliente. (I burn my hand on the hot stove.)

To burn (calories): for example, Quemo muchas calorías cuando hago ejercicio. (I burn a lot of calories when I exercise.)

To burn (a CD/DVD): for example, Quemo un disco con mis canciones favoritas. (I burn a disc with my favorite songs.)

To burn (with anger or emotion): for example, Me quemo de la rabia cuando me mienten. (I burn with rage when they lie to me.)

Slang: To burn (insult or mock someone): for example, Juan me quema con sus bromas pesadas. (Juan burns me with his harsh jokes.)

Examples

Examples of Quemar in the Present Tense

Yo quemo la basura en el patio trasero. (I burn the trash in the backyard.)

Tú quemas demasiadas calorías cuando haces ejercicio. (You burn too many calories when you exercise.)

Ella quema incienso para relajarse después del trabajo. (She burns incense to relax after work.)

Nosotros quemamos la hierba mala en el jardín cada primavera. (We burn the weeds in the garden every spring.)

Ellos queman leña en la chimenea durante el invierno. (They burn wood in the fireplace during winter.)

¿Por qué quemas tanto dinero en videojuegos? (Why do you burn so much money on video games?)

Mi mamá quema las tortillas de vez en cuando. (My mom burns the tortillas occasionally.)

Los manifestantes queman llantas en protesta. (The protesters burn tires in protest.)

¿Cuántas calorías quemas cuando corres 5 kilómetros? (How many calories do you burn when you run 5 kilometers?)

El sol quema mi piel si no uso protector solar. (The sun burns my skin if I don’t use sunscreen.)

Los atletas queman mucha energía durante las competencias. (Athletes burn a lot of energy during competitions.)

¿Por qué quemas la comida tan seguido? (Why do you burn the food so often?)

Ella quema velas aromáticas para ambientar la casa. (She burns scented candles to fragrance the house.)

Los niños queman las hojas secas en otoño. (The kids burn the dry leaves in autumn.)

Yo quemo una fogata en el patio para asar malvaviscos. (I build a bonfire in the yard to roast marshmallows.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Quemar (to burn) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.