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destello

flash; gleam

noun des-TEH-yoh Rare

Origin: From 'destellar', from Latin 'de-' + 'stellare' (to shine like a star).

Also means

spark of brilliance

Usage Note

Destello captures a brief, sharp burst of light — a camera flash, a star's twinkle, or a lighthouse beam. Figuratively it means a brief moment of brilliance or insight (un destello de genialidad). It is not used for sustained light; for that, brillo or luz are preferred. The plural destellos is regular.

Examples

"Vi un destello en el horizonte."

Natural Translation

I saw a flash on the horizon.

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