flash
word
/ˈfɫæʃ/
flash
/flˈæʃ/
flash
Definition
A flash is a sudden, brief burst of light or a very quick appearance. As a verb, it means to shine suddenly, show something quickly, or move across view for a short moment.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in photography: 'camera flash'. It also appears in set phrases like 'a flash of light', 'flash across the screen', and 'flash a smile'. As a verb, it often suggests something quick and temporary. In informal use, 'flashy' is related but means showy or too attention-getting.
Spanish: destello - relámpago (de luz) - parpadearPortuguese (BR): clarão - flash - piscarPortuguese (PT): clarão - flash - piscarChinese (Simplified): 闪光 - 闪现 - 闪烁Chinese (Traditional): 閃光 - 閃現 - 閃爍Hindi: चमक - कौंध - चमकनाArabic: وميض - يلمع - يظهر بسرعةBengali: ঝলক - ঝলমলে আলো (noun); ঝলকানো (verb)Russian: вспышка (noun) - сверкать (verb)Japanese: 閃光（せんこう） - ひらめく（verb）Vietnamese: tia chớp - lóe sáng (verb)Korean: 번쩍임 (noun) - 번쩍이다 (verb)Turkish: parlama (noun) - parlamak (verb)Urdu: چمک (noun) - چمکنا (verb)Indonesian: chớp sáng - lóe lên (verb)
Example Sentences
He flashed a quick smile and walked away.
natural
I saw a flash in the dark sky.
basic
The lights flashed during the storm.
basic
She flashed her ID at the door.
basic
A warning message flashed across the screen.
natural
For a flash of a second, I thought I knew him.
natural