parpadear — meaning in English

English meaning

• blink verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
• flicker verb To shine or burn unsteadily, with light that wavers.

Senses

parpadear is used for these senses in English:

• blink (intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
• blink To flash on and off at regular intervals.
• flicker (intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
• flicker (intransitive) To keep going on and off; to appear and disappear for short moments; to flutter.

blink — full definition

1. verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
2. verb To flash on and off, especially at regular intervals.
3. verb To back down or show hesitation in a standoff, as in the phrase "blink first."
4. noun The act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, or a very brief moment.

flicker — full definition

1. verb To shine or burn unsteadily, with light that wavers.
2. verb To appear and disappear briefly; to flutter.
3. noun An unsteady, wavering flash of light.
4. noun A type of small woodpecker.

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