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chispa
chispa
See also: chispá
Portuguese
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈʃis.pa/, /ˈʃis.pɐ/, /ˈʃiʃ.pɐ/
Noun
chispa f (plural chispas)
- spark (small particle of glowing matter)
- a sudden and brief glow
- (figuratively) a brief manifestation of emotion
Synonyms
- (spark): See Wikisaurus:faísca
- (sudden glow): cintilação, corisco, lampejo
Derived terms
- chispinha, chispazinha (diminutives)
- soltar chispas
Interjection
chispa!
Usage notes
Normally said to a dog, but can be said to a person, if one wants to demean them.
Verb
chispa
- Third-person singular (ele, ela, also used with tu and você?) present indicative of chispar
- Second-person singular (tu) affirmative imperative of chispar