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• Adjetivo algo anticuado que significa llamativo, elegante o extravagante, usado a menudo en la jerga británica para describir algo que atrae la atención por su apariencia.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning showy, stylish, or ostentatious, often used in British slang to describe something that attracts attention through its appearance.

1. Showy or ostentatiousB2informal

   Designed to attract attention by being bright, expensive, or stylish.

   llamativo, ostentoso

   • He drives a flash sports car.
   • She wore a flash dress to the party.
   • The hotel lobby was too flash for my taste.

   Sinónimosflamboyantflashygarishgaudyjazzyostentatiousshowysnazzytawdry

   Antónimosmodestplainquietsimplesubduedunassumingunderstated

2. Sudden and briefB1informal

   Happening very quickly and suddenly.

   repentino y breve

   • A flash flood warning was issued for the area.
   • The flash sale ended within minutes.
   • He made a flash decision without thinking.

   Sinónimosbrieffleetinginstantaneousmomentaryquickshort-livedsuddentransient

• Sustantivo que designa un destello repentino y breve de luz o brillo, o un dispositivo que produce ese destello, usado a menudo en fotografía.

A noun referring to a sudden, brief burst of light or brightness, or a device that produces such a burst, often used in photography.

1. Sudden bright lightA2formal

   A sudden, brief burst of bright light.

   destello de luz

   • A flash of lightning illuminated the sky.
   • The camera flash went off during the photo.
   • He saw a flash of light in the distance.

   Sinónimosbeamdazzleflaregleamglintspark

2. Brief momentB1formal

   A very short period of time; an instant.

   instante

   • The car disappeared in a flash.
   • In a flash, she realized her mistake.
   • The idea came to him in a flash of inspiration.

   Sinónimosinstantjiffymomentsecondsplit secondtricetwinklingwink

3. Display or showB2informal

   A sudden, brief display of something, often for attention.

   destello, muestra breve

   • He made a flash of his new watch.
   • The celebrity's flash of anger surprised everyone.
   • She gave a flash of a smile before turning away.

   Sinónimosburstdisplayflareflourishoutburstshow

• Verbo que indica un destello de luz repentino y breve, o mostrar algo rápidamente durante un instante.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, brief burst of light or to show something quickly.

1. Shine brieflyA2formal

   To give out a sudden, brief, and bright light.

   destellar brevemente

   • The lightning flashed across the sky.
   • A car's headlights flashed in the darkness.
   • The camera flashed as the photo was taken.

   Sinónimosflareflickergleamglintglistenglittersparkletwinkle

2. Show quicklyB1informal

   To show something for a very short time.

   mostrar brevemente

   • He flashed his ID badge at the security guard.
   • She flashed a smile at the camera.
   • The spy flashed a secret signal to his partner.

   Sinónimosdisplayexhibitexposeflourishrevealshowwave

   Antónimosconcealhidewithhold

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move or pass very quickly.

   pasar rápidamente

   • The train flashed past the station.
   • A thought flashed through her mind.
   • The years flashed by in an instant.

   Sinónimosboltdartdashflyraceshootspeedsprintwhizzoom

   Antónimoscrawlcreepdawdlelagloitertrudge