What does "destellar" mean in English?

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Spanish

destellar

English

to sparkle

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Alternative translations of "destellar"

to flash
to twinkle
to glisten
to flicker

Examples of how to use "destellar" in Spanish

Spanish
Las joyas destellaban con la luz.
English
The jewelry sparkled with the light.
Spanish
La luz destella en la pared.
English
The light flashes on the wall.
Spanish
Anoche la linterna destelló varias veces.
English
Last night, the flashlight flickered several times.
Spanish
El faro destellaba cada noche.
English
The lighthouse was flashing every night.
Spanish
Mañana la luz destellará durante el evento.
English
Tomorrow, the light will flicker during the event.

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Las joyas destellaban con la luz.

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