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centelha

nounfeminine/sẽˈtɛʎɐ/medium

cen·te·lha

Definition

A small, glowing particle thrown off from a burning substance; spark. Figuratively, a trace or beginning of something.
A spark from the lighter lit the candle.
There was still a spark of hope in his eyes.

Etymology

Do latim *scintilla*.

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