Destello (en. Flash)
/desˈteʎo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Definition_text: Brightness or intense light that appears suddenly and briefly.
Example_sentence: The flash of lightning lit up the dark sky.
El destello del relámpago iluminó el cielo oscuro.
Definition_text: The quality of something that shines or glows.
Example_sentence: The flash of the jewel captivated all those present.
El destello de la joya cautivó a todos los presentes.
Etymology
Etymology_origin: From the verb 'destellar', which comes from the Latin 'de-stellare', meaning 'to shine like stars'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: flash of hope
Meaning: A brief moment of optimism or possibility.
destello de esperanza
Phrase: flash of inspiration
Meaning: A sudden moment of creativity or brilliant idea.
destello de inspiración
Related Words
Related_word: to flash
Description: A verb that means to emit flashes or shine intensely.
destellar
Related_word: flashing
Description: An adjective that describes something that emits flashes.
destellante
Slang Meanings
Meaning: Quick reflection of a brilliant idea.
Example: Your comment was a flash of genius.
Tu comentario fue un destello de genialidad.
Meaning: Sudden burst of emotion or joy.
Example: Upon seeing the gift, I felt a flash of happiness.
Al ver el regalo, sentí un destello de felicidad.