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sparky

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈspɑː^rki/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(spär′kē)

Inflections of 'sparky' (adj):

sparkier: adj comparative

sparkiest: adj superlative

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'sparky' tiene referencia cruzada con ''sparky''. Se encuentra en una o más de las líneas abajo.'sparky' is cross-referenced with ''sparky''. It is in one or more of the lines below.

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Principal Translations
Inglés	Español
sparky adj	informal, figurative (lively) (informal)	vivaracho/a adj

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Principal Translations
Inglés	Español
spark n	(fiery particle)	chispa nf
The blaze was started by a spark from the fire.
El incendio comenzó con una chispa del fuego.
spark n	(electrical flash)	chispa nf
Tony brought the two wires together, creating a spark.
Tony juntó los dos cables y salió chispa.
a spark of [sth] n	figurative (hint, trace) (figurado)	una chispa de nf + prep
una pizca de nf + prep
un atisbo de nm + prep
Natalie had never shown a spark of enthusiasm for John's hobby.
Natalia nunca había mostrado una chispa de entusiasmo por el pasatiempo de Juan.
spark n	figurative (liveliness, enthusiasm) (figurado)	chispa nf
Tim has a spark about him, which makes it a pleasure to spend time with him.
Tim tiene una chispa y es genial pasar tiempo con él.
spark n	figurative (thing that leads to [sth]) (figurado)	chispa nf
The arrest of the protester was the spark that started a global movement.
El arresto del manifestante fue la chispa que empezó el movimiento global.
Sparks, Sparky n	slang (electrician)	electricista n común
Note: Used with a singular verb
We need Sparks to come and rewire our faulty fuse box.
Necesitamos un electricista para recablear los fusibles.
Sparks n	slang (ship's radio operator)	telegrafista n común
Note: Used with a singular verb
The ship's captain ordered Sparks to send out a Mayday.
El capitán del barco le dijo al telegrafista que enviara una señal de auxilio.
spark⇒ vi	(emit sparks)	soltar chispas loc verb
chispear⇒ vi
chisporrotear⇒ vi
The mechanic checked the engine to see if the plugs were sparking.
El mecánico revisó el motor para ver si los enchufes soltaban chispas.
spark [sth]⇒ vtr	figurative (lead to)	desatar⇒ vtr
desencadenar⇒ vtr
provocar⇒ vtr
The police shooting sparked a riot.
El tiroteo policial desató un saqueo.

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Locuciones verbales
Inglés	Español
spark [sth] off, spark off [sth] vtr phrasal sep	(cause, provoke)	desatar⇒ vtr
encender⇒ vtr
Her comments sparked off a furious debate in the media.
Sus comentarios desataron un debate en los medios.

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Compound Forms: spark \|
Inglés	Español
bright spark n	UK, figurative, informal, often ironic (clever, quick-witted person) (irónico)	una luz expr
The new trainee kept getting everything muddled up - clearly, he was a bright spark!
El nuevo aprendiz seguía confundiendo todo, claramente era una luz.
spark gap n	(space between electrodes)	distancia disruptiva loc nom f
spark interest v expr	(prompt curiosity or enthusiasm)	despertar interés loc verb
A video clip that went viral recently has sparked interest in American Sign Language.
Un video viral ha despertado interés en la lengua de señas americana.
spark plug, also UK: sparking plug n	(device that ignites an engine)	bujía nf
There was nothing seriously wrong with the car – we just needed to change the spark plugs.
El coche no tenía ninguna avería importante, sólo necesitábamos cambiar las bujías.
sparkplug [sth]⇒ vtr	US, informal (inspire, animate)	animar⇒ vtr
inspirar⇒ vtr
The new manager sparkplugged greater productivity among the sales team.
El nuevo gerente animaba a su equipo de ventas para mejorar la productividad.

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