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pavesa means ember — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 7, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

pavesa

noun • /[pah-VEH-sah]/

ember

Example:

Una pavesa brilló antes de perderse en la noche.

An ember glowed before disappearing into the night.

🧠 What does pavesa mean?

Pavesa refers to a glowing ember, a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire. It evokes a sense of warmth, the lingering remnants of a flame, and often carries a poetic or romantic connotation. Think of the last glowing bits in a fireplace or campfire.

📚 Extra examples

  • Las pavesas brillaban en la oscuridad.
    The embers glowed in the darkness.
  • El viento avivó las últimas pavesas del fuego.
    The wind stirred the last embers of the fire.
  • Sentía una pavesa de esperanza en su corazón.
    He felt an ember of hope in his heart.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'pavesa' comes from the Latin word 'pavire' meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike', likely referring to the sparks that fly when striking flint and steel.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "pavesa"

Synonyms: ascua, rescoldo

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'ember' in Spanish?
The most common translation of 'ember' is 'pavesa'. 'Rescoldo' is another option but often refers to the smoldering ashes rather than the glowing ember itself.
How do you pronounce 'pavesa' in Spanish?
It's pronounced pah-BAY-sah, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'pavesa' in a sentence?
You can use 'pavesa' literally to describe the glowing embers of a fire, or figuratively to talk about lingering feelings or hope, like 'una pavesa de esperanza' (an ember of hope).
What is the English translation of 'pavesa'?
The English translation of 'pavesa' is 'ember'.
Does 'pavesa' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'pavesa' is a feminine noun. The plural form is 'pavesas'.
Is 'pavesa' common in everyday Spanish?
While not extremely common in everyday conversation, 'pavesa' is understood and appreciated for its poetic nuance. It’s more likely to be used in literature, descriptive writing, or when talking about fireplaces and campfires.
Does 'pavesa' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. Its primary meaning is related to embers. The figurative use relating to lingering feelings is understood as a poetic extension of its literal meaning, not a separate slang meaning.
Is 'pavesa' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'pavesa' is understood and used similarly across both Spain and Latin America, with no major regional variations in meaning.

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