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"Lightning" in Spanish: relámpago
el relámpago
Lightning is el relámpago (reh-LAHM-pah-goh). It is masculine: el relámpago. A flash of lightning is un relámpago. Write the accent on á.
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How to pronounce relámpago
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reh-LAHM-pah-goh
/reˈlampago/
reh-LAHM-pah-goh. Stress LAHM. Accent on á. Say relámpago in four beats.
"Lightning" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el relámpago | the lightning / lightning flash Visual flash in a storm. | Visual flash in a storm. |
| un relámpago | a flash of lightning One flash. | One flash. |
| vi un relámpago | I saw a lightning flash Common report. | Common report. |
| relámpagos | lightning flashes Plural. | Plural. |
How to use relámpago in real life
- 1Looking at the sky
Vi un relámpago en el sur.
I saw a lightning flash in the south.
Un relámpago = one flash.
- 2Storm warning
Hay relámpagos cerca de la playa.
There is lightning near the beach.
Relámpagos for several flashes.
- 3Night drive
El relámpago iluminó la carretera.
The lightning lit up the road.
El relámpago as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with relámpago
Incorrect: La relámpago es brillante.
Correct: El relámpago es brillante.
Relámpago is masculine: el relámpago.
Incorrect: Vi un relampago sin tilde.
Correct: Vi un relámpago.
Write the accent: relámpago.
Good to know
Good to knowWeather apps mark relámpagos near coasts in rainy season. People pause outdoors after a bright relámpago and wait for thunder before crossing open plazas.
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Watching a storm from a balcony
ChatPal
¡Mira ese relámpago!
Look at that lightning!
You
Wow. El relámpago fue blanco.
Wow. The lightning was white.
ChatPal
Mejor entramos ya.
We'd better go inside now.
You
Sí. Traigo las sillas.
Yes. I'll bring the chairs.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lightning" in Spanish
Is relámpago masculine?
Yes: el relámpago, un relámpago.
Does relámpago need an accent?
Yes: relámpago with á.
How do you pronounce relámpago?
reh-LAHM-pah-goh with stress on LAHM.
Flash or strike?
Relámpago is the flash. News may also say rayo for a strike.
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