destello

Definitions of destello
  1. noun
    a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
    synonyms: guiñada, parpadeo, pestañeo
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    type of:
    reflejo, réflex
    an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  2. noun
    a momentary brightness
    synonyms: centelleo
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    type of:
    luminosidad
    the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
  3. noun
    a spatially localized brightness
    synonyms: centelleo
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    type of:
    luminosidad
    the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
  4. noun
    a fire set as a signal
    synonyms: fuego
  5. noun
    a flash of light (especially reflected light)
    synonyms: resquicio, vislumbre
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    type of:
    chispazo
    a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
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