Spanish Word · Intermediate
parpadear
to bat one's eyelids, to flutter the eyelids
Pronunciation: /paɾpadeˈaɾ/
Meaning
to bat one's eyelids, to flutter the eyelids
Example
La vida en Buenos Aires, me consolé, debia de ser rápida, explosiva, sin tiempo para nada, sólo para respirar y parpadear.
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Practice tips
- Practice parpadear out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.