chispa

/ˈt͡ʃispa/, [ˈt͡ʃis.pa]

spark


Noun chispa f (plural chispas)

  1. spark (small particle of glowing matter)
  2. spark (small burst of electrical discharge)
  3. chip
    Hay galletas con chispas de chocolate en el mostrador.
    There are chocolate chip cookies on the counter.
  4. sprinkle
  5. (colloquial) drunkenness, intoxication (state of being intoxicated with alcohol)

Adjective chispa

  1. feminine singular of chispo

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Examples
  • Él tiene mucha chispa.

    He is full of go.

  • Una pequeña chispa a veces enciende una gran llama.

    A small spark often kindles a large flame.

  • No tiene chispa de tonto.

    He's not at all stupid.


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