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Destello

Destello is a Spanish noun that denotes a brief flash, sparkle, or gleam of light. It can describe an instant emission from a light source, the glint on a surface, or a sudden appearance of color. The term is also used metaphorically to indicate a glimpse, hint, or sudden inspiration, as in a destello of memory or a destello de talento.

Etymology: The noun derives from the verb destellar, meaning to shine or glitter. Its etymology is linked

Senses and usage: In optics and photography, destello denotes a transient burst of light, such as a

See also: Related concepts include brillo, resplandor, chispa, and destellamiento, which describe various forms of light,

to
the
Latin
destellare,
to
sparkle,
and
it
is
related
to
roots
associated
with
brightness
and
star-like
glints.
camera
flash
or
a
brief
flare
from
a
lamp.
In
everyday
language,
it
is
used
to
describe
visual
effects
(destellos
de
luz,
destellos
de
color)
and
figurative
uses
(destellos
de
memoria,
destellos
de
ingenio).
The
term
appears
in
literary
and
descriptive
contexts
to
convey
vivid
or
momentary
brightness.
sparkle,
or
glitter.