This is the 5655th most frequent Spanish word.
quemen
"Quemen" is the subjunctive or imperative form of "quemar," meaning "they burn" or "you (plural) burn."
This usage of 'quemen' is in the present subjunctive and expresses a necessity or recommendation linked to a hypothetical or desired action.
Es importante que ellos quemen la madera para hacer carbón.
It is important for them to burn the wood to produce charcoal.
In this sentence, 'quemen' is used to indicate an action by a third party that is to be prevented, adhering to the subjunctive mood because it follows a directive structure.
No dejen que quemen los documentos privados.
Do not let them burn the private documents.
Here, 'quemen' is deployed in the subjunctive form to express a hope or wish relating to an event that is not certain or factual.