parpadear means to blink — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: September 30, 2025
parpadear
verb • /[par-pa-de-AR]/
to blink
Example:
Parpadea rápido sin razón.
He blinks rapidly for no reason.
🧠 What does parpadear mean?
Parpadear means 'to blink' in Spanish. It refers to the quick, involuntary closing and opening of your eyelids. While blinking is mostly an automatic function to keep your eyes moist and clean, it can also be done consciously. Think of winking – that's a deliberate parpadeo!
📚 Extra examples
- Parpadeé rápidamente por el polvo.
I blinked rapidly because of the dust. - Ella parpadeó varias veces, sorprendida por la noticia.
She blinked several times, surprised by the news. - No parpadeé ni una vez durante toda la película de suspense.
I didn't blink once during the entire suspense film. - Él me parpadeó un ojo, en señal de complicidad.
He winked at me, as a sign of complicity.
💡 Did You Know?
Babies blink much less frequently than adults! It's thought that they produce enough tears to keep their eyes moist without needing to blink as often.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "parpadear"
Synonyms: pestañear
❓ FAQ
How do you say 'to blink' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to blink' is 'parpadear'.
How do you pronounce 'parpadear' in Spanish?
It's pronounced par-pah-deh-AR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'parpadear' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Parpadeé cuando me entró una pestaña en el ojo' (I blinked when an eyelash got in my eye), or 'Ella parpadeó con incredulidad' (She blinked in disbelief).
What is the English translation of 'parpadear'?
'Parpadear' translates to 'to blink' in English.
Does 'parpadear' change for gender or number?
The conjugation of 'parpadear' changes depending on the subject pronoun (yo, tú, él/ella/usted, nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas/ustedes) and the tense, but not for gender or number specifically.
Is 'parpadear' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'parpadear' is a common verb used in everyday conversations.
Does 'parpadear' have slang or double meanings?
While 'parpadear' itself doesn't have slang or double meanings, a 'parpadeo' (a blink) can sometimes be used figuratively to mean a brief moment or lapse: 'En un parpadeo, todo cambió' (In a blink of an eye, everything changed).
Is 'parpadear' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'parpadear' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'parpadear' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: Yo parpadeo, Tú parpadeas, Él/Ella/Usted parpadea, Nosotros parpadeamos, Vosotros parpadeáis, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes parpadean. For other tenses, you can consult a verb conjugation chart.
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