Spanish

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Etymology

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Formed from the root of Latin flamma, with the suffix -ear. Doublet of llamear and flambear.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /flameˈaɾ/ [fla.meˈaɾ]
  • Rhymes: -aɾ
  • Syllabification: fla‧me‧ar

Verb

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flamear (first-person singular present flameo, first-person singular preterite flameé, past participle flameado)

  1. to burn, to blaze, to flame
    Synonym: flambear
  2. to flutter, to wave (of boat sails)
  3. to sterilize (by burning in alcohol)

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