flare

• Substantivo que designa uma súbita explosão de luz ou chama, ou um dispositivo que produz esse clarão para sinalização ou iluminação.

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.

   Clarão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeamblazeburstflashgleamglintrayspark

2. Widening shapeB2formal

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

   Alargamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimossplayspreadsweepwidening

3. Sudden increase or outburstB2informal

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

   Surto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbursteruptionflare-upflashoutburstspurtsurge

• Verbo usado para descrever uma explosão súbita de chama, luz ou emoção; também é usado em contextos técnicos para indicar algo que se expande ou se alarga para fora.

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.

   Arder subitamente

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

   Sinônimosblazeflash

   Antônimosdampenextinguishquenchsmoldersubside

2. Become angry or intenseB2informal

   To suddenly become angry, violent, or intense.

   Explodir de raiva

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

   Sinônimosblow upboil overeruptexplodesee red

   Antônimosabatecalmcooleasequietsubside

3. Spread outwardB2formal

   To gradually become wider at one end.

   Alargar-se

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

   Sinônimosbroadenexpandsplayspreadwiden

   Antônimosnarrowtaper

Variantes phrasalflare outflare up