Rayo (en. Ray)

/ˈra.ʝo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A natural electrical discharge that occurs in the atmosphere.

The lightning struck near our house.

El rayo cayó cerca de nuestra casa.

A line of bright light extending from a source of light.

The rays of the sun illuminated the landscape.

El rayo del sol iluminó el paisaje.

A luminous phenomenon observed in nature, such as a flash or an explosion of light.

The ray from a shooting star left us impressed.

El rayo de una estrella fugaz nos dejó impresionados.

From the Latin 'radius', meaning 'ray' or 'radius'.

To strike like lightning

To cause a great impact or surprise.

dar un rayo

Ray of hope

A positive signal in the midst of adversity.

rayo de esperanza

Ray of light

A beam of light that illuminates or guides.

rayo de luz

Lightning

Bright light that accompanies lightning during a storm.

relámpago

Electricity

A form of energy associated with lightning.

electricidad

Storm

Atmospheric phenomenon that can include lightning.

tormenta

A quick action or burst of energy.

I was so excited that I felt a surge of energy upon hearing the news.

Estaba tan emocionado que sentí un rayo de energía al escuchar la noticia.

Something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly.

The news hit me like a lightning bolt.

La noticia me llegó como un rayo.