No. 10,156 in Spanish

chispazo

A sudden spark or flash; a burst of brilliance or inspiration.

In a sentence

Sintió un chispazo de inspiración mientras escribía su poema.
He felt a spark of inspiration while writing his poem.
The word 'chispazo' refers to a sudden spark or burst, metaphorically indicating an idea or inspiration that arises suddenly in the mind.
El circuito eléctrico sufrió un chispazo y dejó de funcionar.
The electrical circuit had a spark and stopped working.
Here, 'chispazo' describes a literal electrical spark or surge that occurs in the circuit, emphasizing its physical nature.
La pelea tuvo un chispazo inicial que detonó el conflicto.
The argument had an initial spark that triggered the conflict.
In this sentence, 'chispazo' metaphorically refers to an instigating event or moment that leads to a broader situation, such as starting a conflict.

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