flare

• Sustantivo que designa una llamarada o destello repentino de luz o fuego, o un dispositivo que produce esa luz para señalizar o iluminar.

A noun referring to a sudden bright burst of light or flame, or a device that produces such a burst for signaling or illumination.

1. Sudden bright lightB1formal

   A sudden, bright burst of light or flame.

   Destello de luz

   • The flare from the explosion lit up the night sky.
   • Sailors used a flare to signal for help.
   • A solar flare can disrupt satellite communications.

   Sinónimosbeamblazeburstflashgleamglintrayspark

2. Widening shapeB2formal

   A gradual outward curve or widening, especially in clothing or design.

   Forma acampanada o ensanchamiento

   • The dress has a beautiful flare at the bottom.
   • The pants have a slight flare from the knee down.
   • The architect designed the building with a flare at the top.

   Sinónimossplayspreadsweepwidening

3. Sudden increase or outburstB2informal

   A sudden, brief increase in intensity or activity, often of something negative.

   Brote, estallido repentino

   • There was a flare of anger in his voice.
   • The patient experienced a flare of her chronic pain.
   • The conflict saw a sudden flare of violence.

   Sinónimosbursteruptionflare-upflashoutburstspurtsurge

• Verbo que describe un estallido repentino de llama, luz o emoción; también se usa en contextos técnicos para indicar que algo se expande o se abre hacia afuera.

A verb used to describe a sudden burst of flame, light, or emotion; also used in technical contexts for expanding or spreading outward.

1. Burn brightlyB1formal

   To burn with a sudden, bright, unsteady flame.

   llamear

   • The match flared up in the dark.
   • The campfire flared when he added more wood.
   • The gas leak caused the fire to flare dangerously.

   Sinónimosblazeflash

   Antónimosdampenextinguishquenchsmoldersubside

2. Become angry or intenseB2informal

   To suddenly become angry, violent, or intense.

   Encenderse (de ira o intensidad)

   • His temper flared when he heard the news.
   • Tensions flared between the two groups during the debate.
   • She flared up at his rude comment.

   Sinónimosblow upboil overeruptexplodesee red

   Antónimosabatecalmcooleasequietsubside

3. Spread outwardB2formal

   To gradually become wider at one end.

   abrirse en forma de campana

   • The skirt flares out at the bottom.
   • Her nostrils flared in anger.
   • The trousers flare slightly below the knee.

   Sinónimosbroadenexpandsplayspreadwiden

   Antónimosnarrowtaper

Variantes phrasalflare outflare up