Centella (en. Spark)

/sen'te.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A bright spark produced by combustion.
The spark that came from the campfire illuminated the night.
La centella que salió de la fogata iluminó la noche.
A quick flash of light.
The spark in the sky announced the arrival of the storm.
La centella en el cielo anunciaba la llegada de la tormenta.

Etymology

From Latin 'centella', meaning 'small spark'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a glimmer of hope
a small ray of hope.
una centella de esperanza
spark of wit
a quick creative idea.
centella de ingenio

Related Words

flash
intense and brief light.
destello
light
radiation that makes objects visible.
luz

Slang Meanings

A brilliant or innovative idea.
Your proposal was a spark that changed the project.
Tu propuesta fue una centella que cambió el proyecto.
Something that happens quickly.
The decision was made in a flash.
La decisión se tomó en una centella.