No. 1,998 in Spanish
blinken
The word "blinken" does not exist in Spanish.
In a sentence
Cuando el semáforo comenzó a blinken, supimos que estaba cambiando a rojo.
When the traffic light started to blink, we knew it was changing to red.
Here, 'blinken' is used to describe the action of a traffic light flashing its light, indicating a change of signal.
El avión estaba en la pista, blinken con luces intermitentes mientras se preparaba para despegar.
The airplane was on the runway, blinking with flashing lights as it prepared to take off.
In this context, 'blinken' refers to the action of the airplane's lights flashing as a signal or safety measure.
Pudimos ver las estrellas en el cielo blinken suavemente en la noche tranquila.
We could see the stars in the sky gently blinking in the serene night.
Here, 'blinken' is used poetically to describe the flickering of starlight, contributing to the setting's imagery.
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