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    Ráfaga (en. Burst)

    /ˈrafaga/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: An impulse or gust of air that occurs suddenly.
    Example Sentence: The gust of wind knocked some branches off the trees.
    La ráfaga de viento hizo caer algunas ramas de los árboles.
    Definition: Rapid series of shots or gunfire.
    Example Sentence: We heard a burst of gunfire in the distance.
    Escuchamos una ráfaga de disparos en la distancia.
    Definition: A brief but intense period of activity.
    Example Sentence: She had a burst of inspiration that allowed her to finish her work.
    Tuvo una ráfaga de inspiración que le permitió terminar su obra.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'raffacare', meaning 'to blow quickly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: gust of wind
    Meaning: A sudden current of air.
    ráfaga de viento
    Common Phrase: burst of fire
    Meaning: Series of rapid and continuous shots.
    ráfaga de fuego
    Common Phrase: burst of inspiration
    Meaning: Brief moment of intense creativity.
    ráfaga de inspiración

    Related Words

    Related Word: wind
    Description: Movement of air.
    viento
    Related Word: explosion
    Description: Quick and violent reaction.
    explosión
    Related Word: impulse
    Description: Force that moves something.
    impulso

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: In some contexts, it is used to refer to a sudden state of energy.
    Slang Example: I had a burst of energy and cleaned the whole house in an hour.
    Tuve una ráfaga de energía y limpié toda la casa en una hora.
    Slang Meaning: Used in the sports field to describe a rapid series of plays.
    Slang Example: The player had a burst and scored three consecutive points.
    El jugador tuvo una ráfaga y anotó tres puntos consecutivos.