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    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.