sparks
word · lemma: spark
/ˈspɑɹks/
sparks
/spˈɑːks/
sparks
Definition
Small flashes of light or electricity, usually from something burning or metal hitting metal. 'Sparks' can also mean signs of strong feelings or excitement between people.
Usage & Nuances
'Sparks' is plural and commonly refers to literal flashes or figuratively to emotion or excitement, e.g. 'sparks flew'. Often used in romance or creativity contexts. Don't confuse with 'spark' (singular) for one flash.
Spanish: chispas - destellos (sentimiento)Portuguese (BR): faíscas - fagulhas - faíscas (emoção)Portuguese (PT): faíscas - centelhas (sentimento)Chinese (Simplified): 火花 - 火光 (情感)Chinese (Traditional): 火花 - 火光 (情感)Hindi: चिंगारीयाँ - चमक (भावना)Arabic: شرارات - لمحات (مشاعر)Bengali: চিনগারি - আগুনের স্ফুলিঙ্গ (literally) - উত্তেজনার ঝিলিক (figuratively)Russian: искры - вспышки (энергии/эмоций)Japanese: 火花 - ときめき (感情的)Vietnamese: tia lửa - cảm xúc mãnh liệt (bóng)Korean: 불꽃 - 설렘 (감정)Turkish: kıvılcımlar - elektrik (duygusal)Urdu: چنگاریاں - جوش یا جذبات (بطور مجاز)Indonesian: percikan - percikan perasaan (kiasan)
Example Sentences
She smiled, and I swear I saw sparks fly.
natural
The debate got heated, and sparks began to fly.
natural
The fire made bright sparks in the night.
basic
Hitting metal with a hammer makes sparks.
basic
There were sparks between them from the first meeting.
basic
Their chemistry was obvious—sparks were everywhere.
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