Rayo
Definition
(noun) Electrical discharge between clouds or between a cloud and the ground
Examples
“El rayo cayó cerca de nuestra casa durante la tormenta.”
“Se oyó un rayo y se fue la luz.”
We heard thunder and the power went out.
“A las tres, un rayo partió el cielo sobre el puerto.”
At three, a bolt of lightning split the sky over the harbor.
“No salgas ahora, hay rayos por todo el valle.”
Don't go out now, there's lightning all over the valley.
“El rayo del flash me dejó ciego un segundo.”
The camera flash blinded me for a second.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Chuleta, Inquietante, Frikismo, Radiante, and Agridulce. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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