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How to Say "flashbulb" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “flashbulb” is “flash” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2

flash

nounA2
older term for the device
A vintage camera positioned in the center, emitting a brilliant, white burst of photographic light from its flash unit, illuminating the surrounding area.

Examples

Olvidé encender el flash para la foto nocturna.

I forgot to turn on the flash for the night photo.

Necesitas un flash externo si quieres fotos de estudio.

You need an external flash if you want studio photos.

Gender Rule for Anglicisms

Even though 'flash' is an imported English word, Spanish nouns are either masculine or feminine. 'Flash' takes the masculine article 'el' (el flash).

Using the wrong article

Mistake: “La flash”

Correction: El flash. Since it refers to the sudden light/device, it is masculine.

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