How is the word parpadear translated from Spanish to English

English translation
flicker
verb

Brillar o arder con luz inestable.

To shine or burn with an unsteady light.

Examples with “parpadear”

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  • La vela parpadeaba con la corriente de aire. — The candle flickered in the draft.

  • Hubo un destello de esperanza en sus ojos. — There was a flicker of hope in her eyes.

  • Vi el titileo de la luz de la vela. — I saw a flicker of light from the candle.

  • Noté un parpadeo en sus ojos durante la conversación. — I noticed a flicker in her eyes during the conversation.

  • Vi un carpintero escapulario picoteando el árbol. — I saw a flicker pecking at the tree.

  • ¿Por qué parpadea la pantalla cuando bajo la página? — Why does the screen flicker when I scroll?

  • Un destello de luz se veía bajo la puerta. — A flicker of light showed under the door.

  • ¿Notaste el titileo en la habitación? — Did you notice the flicker in the room?

  • ¿Viste el parpadeo de sus párpados cuando estaba cansado? — Did you see the flicker of his eyelids when he was tired?

  • ¿Puedes identificar al carpintero escapulario del patio? — Can you identify the flicker in the backyard?

  • Las luces de la calle parpadearon y luego se apagaron. — The streetlights flickered and then went out.

  • ¿Viste ese destello en la pantalla? — Did you catch that flicker on the screen?

  • Había un titileo de esperanza en sus ojos. — There was a flicker of hope in her eyes.

  • Hubo un parpadeo de emoción en su cara que me llamó la atención. — There was a flicker of emotion on her face that caught my attention.

  • Los carpinteros escapularios suelen aparecer en primavera. — The flickers often visit during springtime.

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