This is the 720th most frequent Bulgarian word.
загора
The Bulgarian word "загора" can mean "to burn slightly" or "to scorch."
In this sentence, 'загора' is used as a verb in past continuous tense to indicate the beginning stage of burning.
Готвачът забеляза, че храната загора в тигана.
The chef noticed that the food was burning in the pan.
In this instance, 'загора' suggests an early stage of fire intensification.
Пожарникарите успяха да овладеят огъня, преди той да загора напълно.
The firefighters managed to control the fire before it fully developed.
Here, 'загора' is used metaphorically to describe the skin's reaction to sun exposure.