chispa
/ˈt͡ʃispa/
The English word "sparky" is translated into Spanish as chispa.
In Spanish, chispa can refer to an electrician. Additionally, it can be used as a playful and affectionate nickname for a person.
Meaning: Electrician (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃispa/
Did you know?
- The word chispa is onomatopoeic, meaning it was created to mimic the actual sound of a spark jumping.
- In some contexts, chispa can refer to a very small amount of something, acting as a synonym for a 'pinch' or a 'trace'.
- While chispa can be a nickname, calling someone chispita is a common way to affectionately describe a high-energy child.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, Chispa! ¿Cómo estás?Hello, Sparky! How are you?
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a power outage at home.
- DanielNo hay luz en la cocina, María.There is no power in the kitchen, María.
- MaríaNecesitamos contratar a un chispa pronto.We need to hire a sparky soon.
- DanielYo conozco a un chispa muy bueno.I know a very good sparky.
- MaríaPerfecto, llámalo ahora mismo, Daniel.Perfect, call him right now, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chispa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chispa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
