spark

scintilla

Piccolissima particella molto calda e luminosa che può far partire un fuoco.

In inglese semplice: A tiny, very hot glowing piece that can start a fire.

• A spark lit the dry grass.
• The lighter produced no sparks.
• Sparks flew when the two pieces of metal struck each other.

Espressioni comuni: a tiny spark, spark from something, a bright spark, a flying spark

scintilla, barlume

Piccolo segno di un sentimento o di un’idea che potrebbe diventare più forte.

In inglese semplice: A small sign of a feeling or idea that could grow into something stronger.

• There was a spark between them.
• The story gave her a spark of inspiration.
• He still had a spark of hope.

Come si usa: a spark of something (Her words gave him a spark of hope.)

Sinonimi: glimmer, hint

Espressioni comuni: spark of hope, spark of interest, romantic spark

scatenare, suscitare

Far nascere un sentimento o dare inizio a un evento o a una discussione.

In inglese semplice: To cause an event, feeling, or discussion to begin.

• The news sparked a debate.
• Her questions sparked my interest in science.
• Will the decision spark more protests?

Sinonimi: cause, trigger, provoke

Espressioni comuni: spark a debate, spark interest, spark protests