Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

corisco

noun
ko-RIS-ko
Definition
A sudden flash of lightning or a bright light.
Examples
  • The corisco lit up the sky during the storm.
  • As the corisco appeared, everyone ran for cover.
  • The artist painted a vibrant scene capturing the corisco in the night sky.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘corisco’ often refers to a quick, bright flash that is associated with thunderstorms or other atmospheric phenomena. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is bright or striking.
Synonyms
  • lightning
  • flash
  • spark