Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
relâmpago
Noun
[heh-LAM-pah-go]
Definition
A sudden flash of light produced by a discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, often occurring during storms.
Examples
- The relâmpago illuminated the sky during the storm.
- As we waited indoors, a loud relâmpago startled us.
- She captured the relâmpago on camera as it flashed across the horizon.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘relâmpago’ refers to the bright light seen in the sky during a thunderstorm, usually accompanied by thunder.
Synonyms
- brilho
- clarão
- luz