A1 noun Neutral

flash

/flæʃ/

A sudden, brief burst of bright light used to take photos or to show something clearly. In art, it can also refer to pre-drawn designs used by tattoo artists.

Ejemplos

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1

Don't forget to use the flash because it is dark in here.

Please remember to use the camera light because the room is dark.

2

The museum policy strictly prohibits the use of flash photography.

The museum rules say you cannot use camera lights for photos.

3

Wow, that flash was so bright it blinded me!

That quick light was very strong and I couldn't see!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
flash
Verb
flash
Adverbio
flashily
Adjetivo
flashy
Relacionado
flashing
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'F' in 'Flash' for 'Fast' light.

Quiz rápido

The photo was too dark because I did not use the _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: flash

Ejemplos

1

Don't forget to use the flash because it is dark in here.

everyday

Please remember to use the camera light because the room is dark.

2

The museum policy strictly prohibits the use of flash photography.

formal

The museum rules say you cannot use camera lights for photos.

3

Wow, that flash was so bright it blinded me!

informal

That quick light was very strong and I couldn't see!

4

The artist studied the effect of a sudden flash on the subject's features.

academic

The creator looked at how a quick light changed the person's face.

5

We need to purchase a professional flash unit for the product shoot.

business

We must buy a high-quality camera light for the business photos.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
flash
Verb
flash
Adverbio
flashily
Adjetivo
flashy
Relacionado
flashing

Colocaciones comunes

camera flash the light on a camera
bright flash a very strong light
flash of light a quick moment of light
electronic flash a light that uses electricity
tattoo flash a sheet of pre-made art designs

Frases Comunes

in a flash

happening very quickly

flash of inspiration

a sudden great idea

flash in the pan

something that is successful only for a short time

Se confunde a menudo con

flash vs flesh

Flesh refers to the skin or meat of a body, while flash is a burst of light.

flash vs flush

Flush means to turn red in the face or to wash away with water.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about a camera's light or a sudden, fast moment of light. In an art context, artists might use it to describe a quick burst of color.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'do a flash' instead of 'use a flash' for a photo. Also, be careful not to confuse the spelling with 'flesh'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'F' in 'Flash' for 'Fast' light.

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Origen de la palabra

From Middle English, possibly imitating the sound or movement of water or sudden light.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (plural: flashes) Can be used as a verb (to flash) Often used with the verb 'to use'
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Contexto cultural

In art galleries, flash is often banned because the bright light can damage old and sensitive paintings over time.

Quiz rápido

The photo was too dark because I did not use the _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: flash

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