How to Say “White Lightning” in Spanish

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relámpago blanco
/relampaɡo blanko/from spelling rules
relámpago blanco is the Spanish phrase for white lightning.
This phrase refers to a flash of bright white light in the sky during a storm.

Did you know?

  • In Spanish, the word relámpago specifically describes the flash of light, while rayo refers to the actual bolt of electricity that hits the ground.
  • The Spanish word for 'white', blanco, is actually a linguistic cousin to the English word 'blank'.

Examples in context

  • El relámpago blanco iluminó la noche
    The white lightning lit up the night
  • El rayo blanco iluminó el paisaje montañoso
    The white lightning illuminated the mountainous landscape
  • Ese relámpago blanco fue muy impresionante.
    That white lightning was very impressive.

Example conversation

Daniel and Elena are watching a storm from a porch.

  1. Daniel

    ¡Mira ese relámpago blanco!
    Look at that white lightning!
  2. Elena

    Es muy brillante y fuerte.
    It is very bright and strong.
  3. Daniel

    Creo que la tormenta viene hacia aquí.
    I think the storm is coming this way.
  4. Elena

    Tienes razón, entremos ahora, Daniel.
    You are right, let's go inside now, Daniel.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanco, relámpago, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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