Destellos (en. Flashes)

/desˈteʎos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Brightness or shine that appears and disappears quickly.
The flashes of fireworks lit up the sky.
Los destellos de los fuegos artificiales iluminaron el cielo.
Light reflections on shiny surfaces.
The flashes of the sun on the water were mesmerizing.
Los destellos del sol en el agua eran hipnotizantes.
Fleeting and bright appearance of something.
We saw flashes of creativity in his work.
Vimos destellos de creatividad en su obra.

Etymology

From the verb 'destellar', related to the brightness and light that appears suddenly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Flashes of joy
Brief moments of great happiness.
destellos de alegría
Flashes of inspiration
Sudden moments of creativity or ideas.
destellos de inspiración
Flashes of light
Momentary reflections or glimmers seen in the dark.
destellos de luz

Related Words

Flash
Shine that appears suddenly and briefly.
destello
To flash
To emit flashes or glimmers.
destellar
Flashing
That produces or emits flashes.
destellante

Slang Meanings

Ephemeral moment of extreme happiness.
That concert was pure flash, everyone was happy.
Ese concierto fue puro destello, todos estaban felices.
Something surprising or unexpected.
That goal was a true flash in the match.
Ese gol fue un verdadero destello en el partido.