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    Pestañear (en. Blink)

    /pestã'ɲeaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of quickly closing and opening the eyes.
    I started to blink because the wind was hitting my face.
    Empecé a pestañear porque el viento me daba en la cara.
    Involuntary reflex of the action of closing the eyelids.
    Sometimes, I blink when I'm tired.
    A veces, pestañeo cuando estoy cansado.
    It may indicate surprise or disbelief.
    I couldn't help but blink at the grandeur of the scene.
    No pude evitar pestañear ante la grandiosidad de la escena.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'pestaña' + the suffix 'ear' which indicates action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to blink like a fish
    Expression that means to be very surprised or astonished.
    pestañear como un pez

    Related Words

    eyelash
    Each of the hairs that grow on the edge of the eyelids.
    pestaña
    blink
    Movement of closing and opening the eyelids.
    parpadeo

    Slang Meanings

    Blinking excessively
    The boy was blinking so much he looked like a fish out of water.
    El chico estuvo pestañeando tanto que parecía un pez fuera del agua.
    Blinking to flirt
    She blinked at him and it was obvious she liked him.
    Ella pestañeó hacia él y se notó que le gustaba.