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