sparkling

• Describe algo que brilla con pequeños destellos de luz, o una bebida que burbujea o hace espuma; también se usa en sentido figurado para algo vivo, brillante o lleno de energía.

Describes something that shines with small flashes of light, or a drink that is effervescent; also used figuratively to describe something lively and brilliant.

1. Shining with lightA2formal

   Reflecting or emitting small, bright flashes of light, like stars or glitter.

   Brillante con luz

   • The sparkling stars lit up the night sky.
   • She wore a sparkling diamond necklace to the gala.
   • The lake was sparkling under the midday sun.

   Sinónimosflashinggleamingglimmeringglintingglisteningglitteringscintillatingtwinkling

   Antónimosdarkdimdullmatte

2. Effervescent drinkB1formal

   Describing a beverage, especially wine or water, that contains bubbles of carbon dioxide, either naturally or artificially added.

   Efervescente

   • We celebrated with a glass of sparkling wine.
   • She prefers sparkling water over still water.
   • The party featured a selection of sparkling beverages.

   Sinónimosaeratedbubblycarbonatedeffervescentfizzy

   Antónimosflatstill

• Sustantivo que designa el brillo vivo y cambiante de una luz; destello breve o chispa. También puede referirse a la efervescencia de un líquido.

A noun referring to a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash.

1. Brief flash of lightB2formal

   A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash.

   destello breve de luz

   • The sparkling of the diamond caught everyone's eye.
   • A sudden sparkling appeared in the dark sky.
   • The sparkling of the fireflies lit up the garden.

   Sinónimosflashflickergleamglintglittershimmersparktwinkle

• Verbo que se usa para designar la acción de brillar con una luz centelleante o destellante, o para expresar viveza y energía.

A verb used to indicate the act of shining with a flickering or shimmering light, or to express liveliness and vivacity.

1. Reflect brightlyA2formal

   To shine with a flickering or shimmering light; to glitter or glisten.

   Brillar con luz centelleante

   • The diamond sparkled under the bright lights.
   • Her eyes sparkled with joy when she saw the surprise.
   • The morning dew made the grass sparkle in the sunlight.

   Sinónimosflashgleamglimmerglintglistenglittershimmertwinkle

2. Be lively or brilliantB2formal

   To be full of energy, wit, or brilliance; to exhibit exceptional talent or charm.

   Brillar por viveza o ingenio

   • The comedian's performance sparkled with clever jokes.
   • Her conversation sparkled with intelligence and humor.
   • The young pianist's playing sparkled with technical mastery.

   Sinónimoscoruscatedazzleeffervesceglitterscintillateshinetwinkle

3. Emit sparksB1formal

   To produce small, bright flashes of light or fire.

   emitir chispas

   • The campfire sparkled as the wood crackled.
   • The faulty wiring caused the machine to sparkle dangerously.
   • The fireworks sparkled across the night sky.

   Sinónimoscoruscateflashglitterscintillatesparktwinkle

4. Become bubbly or frothyB1formal

   To produce bubbles or foam, often used for liquids.

   Hacerse espumoso o burbujeante

   • The champagne sparkled as it was poured into the glass.
   • The soda sparkled with tiny bubbles when opened.
   • The sea water sparkled with foam as the waves crashed.

   Sinónimosbubbleeffervescefizzfoamfroth