destello

/desˈteʝo/ · B2 · noun · m

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✨ destello = des- (away) + stella (star): a star-like burst of light

Destello comes from Spanish destellar, built on Latin scintilla-type roots tied to stella-like shining. Link it to a star: a star gives off a destello, a quick sparkle or flash of light.

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