Significato della parola lightning in italiano

Cosa significa lightning in inglese? Scopri il significato, la pronuncia e l'uso specifico di questa parola con Lingoland

lightning

US /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
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Sostantivo

fulmine, lampo

the occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder

Esempio:
The sky was lit up by a sudden flash of lightning.
Il cielo fu illuminato da un improvviso lampo di fulmine.
We saw lightning strike a tree in the distance.
Abbiamo visto un fulmine colpire un albero in lontananza.

Aggettivo

fulmineo, velocissimo

very fast; with great speed

Esempio:
He moved with lightning speed to catch the ball.
The decision was made with lightning quickness.
La decisione fu presa con rapidità di fulmine.