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to wink
01
guiñar el ojo
to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke
Intransitive
Example
During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message.
Durante la reunión, el colega al otro lado de la sala guiñó un ojo para compartir un mensaje confidencial.
The comedian on stage would often wink at the audience after delivering a clever punchline.
El comediante en el escenario a menudo guiñaba a la audiencia después de entregar un ingenioso chiste.
02
guiñar, pestañear
to close and open both eyelids quickly
Intransitive
Example
She felt the dust in the air and had to wink to avoid irritation in her eyes.
Ella sintió el polvo en el aire y tuvo que pestañear para evitar la irritación en sus ojos.
The sudden brightness made him wink repeatedly to adjust.
La repentina luminosidad le hizo pestañear repetidamente para adaptarse.
03
destellar, parpadear
to shine or flash on and off in a quick, intermittent manner
Intransitive
Example
The stars winked in the night sky, barely visible through the clouds.
Las estrellas destellaban en el cielo nocturno, apenas visibles a través de las nubes.
The streetlight winked on and off as the power fluctuated.
La luz de la calle parpadeó mientras la corriente fluctuaba.
Wink
01
guiño
the act of opening and closing one eye quickly once as a sign of affection, greeting, etc.
Example
The opportunity was gone in a wink, and he missed his chance.
The lights flickered for a wink before returning to normal.
03
guiño, pestañeo
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
