relámpago

See also: relâmpago

Spanish

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin lampas, lampades, possibly through a derivative of the Late Latin verb lampō, lampāre, with later alterations within early Romance, or from the related lampada[1]. The prefix re- indicates the idea of repetition, hence lightning striking over and over again. Compare Portuguese relâmpago, relâmpado, see also Catalan llampec.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /reˈlampaɡo/, [reˈlãmpaɣo]

Noun

relámpago m (plural relámpagos)

  1. lightning, bolt
  2. flash, glance, sparkle

References
  1. https://www.scribd.com/document/158436269/Diccionario-Critico-Etimologico-castellano-MI-RI-Corominas-Joan-pdf
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