flashed
word · lemma: flash
Definition
Something "flashed" when it shined brightly for a very short moment, or when someone showed something quickly and then put it away.
Usage & Nuances
Common for lights, cameras, or moments: 'flashed across the screen', 'flashed a smile', 'flashed the lights'. Often means very quick movement or showing. In stories, can refer to sudden memories ('it flashed through his mind').
Spanish: destelló - parpadeó - mostró rápidamentePortuguese (BR): piscou - mostrou rapidamentePortuguese (PT): piscaou - mostrou rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 闪了一下 - 闪现 - 掠过Chinese (Traditional): 閃了一下 - 閃現 - 掠過Hindi: चमका - झलक दिखानाArabic: أومض - لوَّح بسرعةBengali: ঝলমলে উঠল - দেখিয়ে নিলRussian: сверкнул - мелькнул - показал (быстро)Japanese: 光った - ちらっと見せたVietnamese: lóe lên - giơ (nhanh) - vụt quaKorean: 번쩍였다 - 휙 보여주다Turkish: parladı - gösterip geçirdiUrdu: چمکا - تیزی سے دکھایاIndonesian: berkilat - menyorotkan (cepat) - memperlihatkan (sebentar)
Example Sentences
The camera flashed when I took a picture.
basic
Lightning flashed across the sky.
basic
He flashed the lights to get our attention.
basic
She flashed a big smile when she saw her friend.
natural
A memory flashed through his mind.
natural
He flashed his ID to the guard and walked in quickly.
natural