How to Say “Spark” in Portuguese

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faísca
/faˈis.kɐ/feminine
The English phrase 'spark' is translated into Portuguese as faísca.
faísca refers to a burst of electrical discharge.
Meaning: burst of electrical discharge (noun)

Which one should you use?

While faísca is the common word for a physical spark, centelha is often used in more literary, poetic or formal contexts to describe a spark of light or a spark of emotion. If you want to use a diminutive form, faísquinha is a cute and popular informal word for "spark" in Portuguese.

Related words

To give off sparks (verb): faiscar, centelhar, fagulhar.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. It is pronounced /faˈis.kɐ/.

Did you know?

  • The word faísca is a cognate of the Old Norse word fǫlski, showing a surprising ancient link between Portuguese and Scandinavian languages.
  • The term faísca can be used figuratively in Portuguese to describe a person who is very energetic or quick-tempered, similar to the English 'firecracker'.

Examples in context

  • Ferindo a pederneira, ele obteve uma faísca.
    He struck a spark from the flint.
    This sentence shows how to use faísca in the context of striking flint.
    Tatoeba #11032952 by carlosalberto, translation #11032934 by carlosalberto
  • No churrasco, uma faísca de chama saiu da churrasqueira.
    At the barbecue, a spark flew out of the grill.
  • O cientista estudou a centelha que surge durante a combustão.
    The scientist studied the spark that occurs during combustion.
  • Cuidado com as fagulhas da fogueira, elas podem queimar!
    Be careful with the sparks from the bonfire, they can burn!
  • Uma faísca saiu da fiação.
    A spark came out of the wiring.
  • Cuidado com essa faísca no motor.
    Be careful with that spark in the engine.

Example conversation

Mariana and Lucas are inspecting a faulty electric drill in the garage.

  1. Mariana

    Lucas, vi uma faísca saindo da furadeira.
    Lucas, I saw a spark coming out of the drill.
  2. Lucas

    É perigoso, Mariana. Desligue a máquina agora.
    It is dangerous, Mariana. Turn off the machine now.
  3. Mariana

    A faísca foi muito forte.
    The spark was very strong.
  4. Lucas

    Vou verificar o cabo para evitar um curto.
    I will check the cable to avoid a short circuit.

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