flare

to burn with a bright flame that is not steady or continuous

arder, arder con llamas

• flare up

Collocations a flare-up of pain · the fire flared up again

• The fire flared up and then died down.

  El fuego se encendió con llamas y luego se apagó.

to become very angry suddenly, especially in a way that is difficult to control

enfurecerse, ponerse furioso/a

• flare up

Collocations a flare-up of anger · he flared up and shouted at her

• She suddenly flared up and started shouting.

  De repente se enfureció y comenzó a gritar.

to shine brightly, especially in the sky or at sea as a warning signal

iluminar, brillar intensamente

• flare up

Collocations a flare in the sky · the ship's flares were seen from shore

• A flare lit up the dark night sky.

  Una señal de emergencia iluminó el cielo oscuro de la noche.

a device that produces a bright light for warning or signaling, especially at sea or in the air

señal de emergencia, antorcha luminosa

• a flare

Collocations emergency flares · to carry flares on a boat

• The ship was carrying emergency flares.

  El barco llevaba señales de emergencia.