destello
flash; gleam
noun des-TEH-yoh Rare
Origin: From 'destellar', from Latin 'de-' + 'stellare' (to shine like a star).
Also means
spark of brilliance
Usage Note
Destello captures a brief, sharp burst of light — a camera flash, a star's twinkle, or a lighthouse beam. Figuratively it means a brief moment of brilliance or insight (un destello de genialidad). It is not used for sustained light; for that, brillo or luz are preferred. The plural destellos is regular.
Examples
"Vi un destello en el horizonte."
Natural Translation
I saw a flash on the horizon.
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