Meaning
flare-up, blaze
- a sudden, brief burst of bright flame
- a sudden, intense increase or flare-up of an emotion, illness, or price
In a sentence
Una fiammata improvvisa è uscita dal camino appena ha aggiunto la legna.
A sudden burst of flame shot out of the fireplace as soon as he added the wood.
L'economia ha subito una fiammata dei prezzi energetici.
The economy suffered a flare-up in energy prices.
Quella discussione accesa ha scatenato una fiammata di rabbia.
That heated discussion sparked a sudden burst of anger.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fiammata | feminine · singular |
| fiammate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed with suffix '-ata', denoting a sudden burst or action related to 'fiamma' (flame).