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How do you say "blink" in Spanish?
parpadear
In Spanish, "blink" is parpadear.
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Pronunciation
'parpadear' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
parpadear is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La luz brillante le hizo parpadear.
The bright light made him blink.
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How to remember parpadear
Picture the scene 'The bright light made him blink.' and let the sound of 'parpadear' anchor itself to that image in your mind.
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Questions about parpadear
How do you pronounce parpadear?
'parpadear' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Is parpadear formal or casual?
parpadear is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is parpadear used in Spanish?
parpadear is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: La luz brillante le hizo parpadear. (The bright light made him blink.).
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