Chispa (en. Spark)

/ˈt͡ʃis.pa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small particle of fire that jumps from a material.
The spark from the lighter ignited the paper quickly.
La chispa del encendedor encendió el papel rápidamente.
Sudden idea or inspiration.
I had a spark of creativity and wrote a poem.
Tuve una chispa de creatividad y escribí un poema.
An element that triggers the start of something.
The spark of the discussion was a misunderstanding.
La chispa de la discusión fue un malentendido.

Etymology

From the Latin 'scintilla', which means spark or flash.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give spark
To add excitement or liveliness to a situation.
dar chispa
to lack spark
To lack energy or enthusiasm.
no tener chispa
spark of love
An intense and sudden feeling or connection between two people.
chispa de amor

Related Words

sparkling
That sparkles or shines with flashes.
chispeante
spark
A flash of light or a sudden occurrence.
chispazo
sparked
That has sparks.
chispeado

Slang Meanings

Sudden curiosity or interest.
That idea gave me a spark and I wanted to know more.
Esa idea me dio una chispa y quise saber más.
Energy or enthusiasm in a conversation.
The party was boring, but when Juan arrived, everything took spark.
La fiesta estaba aburrida, pero cuando llegó Juan, todo tomó chispa.