parpadeo

Definitions of parpadeo
  1. noun
    a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
    synonyms: destello, guiñada, pestañeo
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    type of:
    reflejo, réflex
    an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  2. noun
    a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
    synonyms: instante, periquete, santiamén
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    type of:
    momento, soplo
    an indefinitely short time
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