noun🔗ShareFlashA device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography."The photographer used a flash to take a picture of the family portrait inside. "El fotógrafo usó un flash para tomar una foto del retrato familiar en el interior.technologyelectronicsdevicemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDestello, relámpagoA sudden, short, temporary burst of light."A sudden flash of lightning illuminated the sky during the storm. "Un repentino destello de relámpago iluminó el cielo durante la tormenta.energyphysicsphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDestello, instanteA very short amount of time."The flash of sunlight blinded him as he stepped outside. "El destello de la luz del sol lo cegó cuando salió.timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLinternaA flashlight; an electric torch."My dad used his flash to find his keys under the car. "Mi padre usó su linterna para encontrar las llaves debajo del coche.technologyelectronicsutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn estallido repentino y brillante, como de genio o ingenioA sudden and brilliant burst, as of genius or wit."The comedian's joke was a flash of brilliant wit, making the whole room laugh. "El chiste del comediante fue un destello de ingenio brillante, que hizo reír a toda la sala.mindabilitysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRebabasMaterial left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould."The plastic toy had a noticeable flash of material around the neck. "El juguete de plástico tenía rebabas notables de material alrededor del cuello.materialtechnicalindustrymachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLas tiras de tela brillante o botones que se usan alrededor de los cuellos de los comerciantes del mercado(Cockney) The strips of bright cloth or buttons worn around the collars of market traders."The market stall owner wore a bright red flash around his collar. "El dueño del puesto del mercado llevaba una tira roja brillante alrededor de su cuello.appearanceculturewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn patrón donde cada objeto se lanza y se atrapa solo una vezA pattern where each prop is thrown and caught only once."The juggling flash was impressive; each ball was thrown and caught just once. "El flash de malabarismo fue impresionante; cada pelota se lanzó y se atrapó solo una vez.entertainmentsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJerga, argotA language, created by a minority to maintain cultural identity, that cannot be understood by the ruling class."The secret flash used by the indigenous community allowed them to communicate privately at school without the teachers understanding. "La jerga secreta utilizada por la comunidad indígena les permitía comunicarse en privado en la escuela sin que los profesores entendieran.languageculturecommunicationsocietygrouplinguisticspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColorante, carameloA preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for colouring liquor to make it look stronger."The bartender used a flash to make the wine look more intense. "El camarero usó un colorante para que el vino pareciera más intenso.drinksubstancefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInsignia, escudoA form of military insignia."I just got my first commando flash."Acabo de recibir mi primera insignia de comando.militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMariposa destelloAny of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Artipe, Deudorix and Rapala."The flash butterfly, a small blue and white butterfly, fluttered near the flowers in the garden. "La mariposa destello, una pequeña mariposa azul y blanca, revoloteaba cerca de las flores en el jardín.animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiseño de tatuajeA tattoo flash."The tattoo artist showed me a flash of a rose design. "El artista del tatuaje me mostró un diseño de tatuaje de una rosa.artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl colocón, el viajeThe sudden sensation of being "high" after taking a recreational drug."After taking the drug, he felt a sudden flash of euphoria. "Después de tomar la droga, sintió un repentino colocón de euforia.sensationsubstancemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlash, noticia de última horaA newsflash."The newsflash announced that the school bake sale was canceled due to rain. "El flash anunció que la venta de pasteles de la escuela se canceló debido a la lluvia.mediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestellar, parpadearTo cause to shine briefly or intermittently."He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."Él hizo destellar la luz sobre el agua, tratando de ver qué causaba el ruido.physicsenergyactiontechnologysignalelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestellar, parpadear, relampaguearTo blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently."The light flashed on and off."La luz parpadeaba.energyphysicselectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestellar, relampaguearTo be visible briefly."The scenery flashed by quickly."El paisaje destelló rápidamente.appearanceactiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestellar, relampaguearTo make visible briefly."A number will be flashed on the screen."Un número destellará en la pantalla.appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnseñar, exhibirTo briefly, and often unintentionally, expose one's naked body or underwear, or part of it, in public. (Contrast streak.)"Her skirt was so short that she flashed her underpants as she was getting out of her car."Su falda era tan corta que enseñó su ropa interior al salir del coche.humanactionsexmoralbodypersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnseñar, mostrarTo show or expose an "inappropriate" part of the body to someone for humorous reasons or as an act of contempt."During the argument, he flashed his rear end at his sister to annoy her. "Durante la discusión, le enseñó el trasero a su hermana para molestarla.bodyactionhumansexentertainmentmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestellar, relampaguearTo break forth like a sudden flood of light; to show a momentary brilliance."The camera's flash illuminated the dark room, briefly showing the faces of the people gathered. "El flash de la cámara iluminó la habitación oscura, mostrando brevemente los rostros de las personas reunidas.appearanceenergyphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOstentar, lucirTo flaunt; to display in a showy manner."He flashed a wad of hundred-dollar bills."Él ostentó un fajo de billetes de cien dólares.appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareComunicar rápidamente, destellarTo communicate quickly."The news services flashed the news about the end of the war to all corners of the globe."Los servicios de noticias comunicaron rápidamente la noticia del fin de la guerra a todos los rincones del mundo.communicationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestellar, relampaguearTo move, or cause to move, suddenly."Flash forward to the present day."Avancemos rápidamente al día de hoy.actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar un toque, llamar y colgarTo telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back."I flashed my mom to ask her to call me back later. "Le di un toque a mi madre para pedirle que me llamara más tarde.communicationtechnologyinternetsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEvaporarse repentinamente(of liquid) To evaporate suddenly. (See flash evaporation.)"The water in the pan flashed away quickly on the hot stove. "El agua de la sartén se evaporó rápidamente en la estufa caliente.physicschemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEscalar (una ruta) con éxito en el primer intentoTo climb (a route) successfully on the first attempt."The climber flashed the difficult rock face, completing the route perfectly on their first try. "El escalador escaló la difícil pared de roca, completando la ruta a la perfección en su primer intento.sportactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGrabar en la memoriaTo write to the memory of (an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge)."The technician flashed the new BIOS code onto the computer's motherboard. "El técnico grabó el nuevo código de la BIOS en la placa base de la computadora.computingelectronicstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir con una capa fina(glassmaking) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different colour."The glassmaker flashed the vase with a thin layer of blue glass. "El vidriero cubrió el jarrón con una fina capa de vidrio azul.materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExpandir(glassmaking) To expand (blown glass) into a disc."The glassblower carefully flashed the molten glass, expanding it into a thin, round disc. "El soplador de vidrio expandió cuidadosamente el vidrio fundido, expandiéndolo en un disco delgado y redondo.technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestellar, enviarTo send by some startling or sudden means."The teacher flashed the answer on the board. "El profesor mostró la respuesta en la pizarra.communicationtechnologysignalmediaactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstallar, irrumpirTo burst out into violence."The argument between the siblings quickly flashed into a shouting match. "La discusión entre los hermanos rápidamente estalló en una pelea a gritos.actionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestellar, relampaguearTo perform a flash."The magician flashed a deck of cards, making the aces disappear. "El mago hizo destellar una baraja de cartas, haciendo desaparecer los ases.actionsexentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLiberar la presión, ventilarTo release the pressure from a pressurized vessel."The pressure cooker flashed, releasing the steam and letting us eat dinner. "La olla a presión liberó la presión, liberando el vapor y permitiéndonos cenar.technicalindustrymachineprocessphysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOstentar, alardearTo trick up in a showy manner."The student flashed a complicated answer sheet, hoping to fool the teacher. "El estudiante alardeó de una hoja de respuestas complicada, con la esperanza de engañar al profesor.entertainmentstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalpicar, chapotearTo strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash."The waves flashed water high into the air as the boat passed. "Las olas salpicaron agua en el aire cuando el barco pasó.weathernatureenvironmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLujoso, llamativo, eleganteExpensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy."The new sports car was a flash display of wealth, attracting admiring glances from everyone. "El nuevo coche deportivo era una exhibición llamativa de riqueza, atrayendo miradas de admiración de todos.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAcaudalado, rico(of a person) Having plenty of ready money."My uncle is a flash businessman; he always has plenty of cash on hand. "Mi tío es un hombre de negocios acaudalado; siempre tiene mucho efectivo a mano.financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOstentoso, presumido(of a person) Liable to show off expensive possessions or money."My new classmate is quite flash; he constantly shows off his expensive sneakers. "Mi nuevo compañero de clase es bastante ostentoso; constantemente presume de sus zapatillas caras.appearancecharacterpersonstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRápido, instantáneoOccurring very rapidly, almost instantaneously."The camera's flash illuminated the dark room instantly. "El flash de la cámara iluminó la habitación oscura instantáneamente.timephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelativo a ladrones y vagabundosRelating to thieves and vagabonds."flash notes: counterfeit banknotes"Notas relativas a ladrones: billetes falsossocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCharcoA pool."The children played near the flash of water, splashing each other. "Los niños jugaban cerca del charco de agua, salpicándose unos a otros.areageographyplacenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEsclusaA reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal."The flash allowed the small boat to safely navigate the shallow part of the river. "La esclusa permitió que el pequeño bote navegara con seguridad por la parte poco profunda del río.nauticaltechnologyutilitysystemstructureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading