Llamarada (en. Flare)

/ʎamaˈɾaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A sudden increase of fire in a flame.
During the experiment, there was a flare that surprised everyone present.
Durante el experimento, hubo una llamarada que sorprendió a todos los presentes.
An intense and fleeting flash of light or fire.
The flare from the volcano was visible from kilometers away.
La llamarada del volcán fue visible desde kilómetros de distancia.
A flash of light emitted by a burning gas.
The flare generated when lighting the gas was impressive.
La llamarada generada al encender el gas era impresionante.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'llamar' with the suffix '-ada', which indicates an act or result.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flare of fire
a sudden increase of flames.
llamarada de fuego
to create a flare
to provoke an explosion of fire or light.
hacer una llamarada

Related Words

flame
fire that rises in the shape of a tongue.
llama
fire
combination of burning gases that produces light and heat.
fuego
fire
fire that spreads and causes damage.
incendio

Slang Meanings

An unexpected and surprising event.
The party turned into a flare, filling with people in an instant.
La fiesta se volvió una llamarada, llenándose de gente en un instante.
A situation that intensifies rapidly.
The debate became a flare, with everyone speaking at the same time.
El debate se convirtió en una llamarada, con todos hablando al mismo tiempo.