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blink in Spanish

blink in Spanish is parpadeo, guiñar, parpadear — blink means to close and open the eyes quickly.

blink in Spanish

parpadeo
noun
The act of quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
guiñar
verb
To shine, especially with intermittent light; to twinkle; to flicker; to glimmer, as a lamp.
parpadear
verb
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
guiñar
verb
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
parpadear
verb
To flash on and off at regular intervals.
destellar
verb
To flash on and off at regular intervals.
titilar
verb
To flash on and off at regular intervals.

What does "blink" mean?

  1. verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
    "She blinked in the bright sunlight."
  2. verb To flash on and off, especially at regular intervals.
    "The cursor blinked steadily on the dark screen."
  3. verb To back down or show hesitation in a standoff, as in the phrase "blink first."
    "Neither side wanted to blink first in the negotiations."
  4. noun The act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, or a very brief moment.
    "In the blink of an eye, the deal was gone."

blink in a sentence

  • She blinked in the bright sunlight.
  • He blinked back tears during the speech.
  • The cursor blinked steadily on the dark screen.
  • A warning light blinked on the dashboard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "blink" in Spanish?

"blink" in Spanish is parpadeo, guiñar, parpadear. blink means: To close and open the eyes quickly.

How do you use "blink" in a sentence?

Example: "She blinked in the bright sunlight." In Spanish, "blink" is parpadeo, guiñar, parpadear.

Are there other ways to say "blink" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "blink": parpadeo, guiñar, parpadear, destellar, titilar.

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