How to Say "glimmer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “glimmer” is “destello” — B1 level.
Examples
Vi un destello de luz en la oscuridad del bosque.
I saw a flash of light in the darkness of the forest.
El destello de los diamantes me dejó impresionado.
The sparkle of the diamonds left me impressed.
Las estrellas producen pequeños destellos en el cielo nocturno.
The stars produce tiny glimmers in the night sky.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'o', it's good to remember it's always 'el destello'. It doesn't change gender based on what is making the light.
Describing the Source
To say what the flash is coming from, just use the word 'de' (of). For example: 'destello de cámara' (camera flash).
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: “Yo destello la luz.”
Correction: Yo veo un destello. (Use 'destellar' if you want to say 'to flash', but 'destello' is the thing itself).
Other Meanings of “destello”
“destello” can also mean:
- a small amount of a feeling or quality(B2)
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