Cerillas (en. Matches)

se-'ri-yas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Small sticks that ignite by friction to create fire.

I used matches to light the campfire.

Usé cerillas para encender la fogata.

Ignition tool in the form of a stick.

I don't have matches, I only have a lighter.

No tengo cerillas, solo tengo un encendedor.

Common element to start a fire while camping.

It's important to carry matches on a camping trip.

Es importante llevar cerillas en un viaje de campamento.

From the Hispano-Arabic 'sarilla', which means 'little tow'.

Light with matches

Start a fire using matches.

encender con cerillas

Match games

Activities or games performed with matches as an element.

juegos de cerillas

Leave in matches

To give up, to end up with nothing.

dejar en cerillas

Matches

Ignition devices similar to matches.

fósforos

Lighter

Tool that produces fire in a more lasting way.

encendedor

Candelabrum

Holder for keeping candles lit.

candelabro

Stick to start a fire.

Take a match from the drawer to light the grill.

Toma una cerilla del cajón para prender el asador.

Insignificant thing.

That problem is a match compared to what may come.

Ese problema es una cerilla en comparación con lo que puede venir.