Wisp in spanish

Jirón

pronunciation: xiɹ̩oʊn part of speech: noun
In gestures

wisp1 = vaho, voluta de humo. 

Example: The resulting spectacular picture details an intricate tapestry of gaseous wisps and dust-laden filaments that were created and sculpted over eons by stellar winds and ancient supernovas.

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» a wisp of a girl = una chica diminuta.

Example: Indeed the musicians came on stage wearing black ties, and Toshiko Mariano, a wisp of a girl pianist, was dressed in an evening gown.

» not a wisp of wind = ni una chispa de viento.

Example: There isn't a sound, not a peep from birds, not a wisp of wind.

» will-o'-the-wisp = quimera.

Example: Only by a gigantic change of idea will that century-old will-o'-the-wisp,'function', be seen to be equated with 'critique', for they are one and the same.

» will-o'-the-wisp = fuego fatuo.

Example: The will-o'-the-wisp, phenomenon known also as ignis fatuus and jack-o'-lantern, is seen at night as a pale, flickering light over marshland.

wisp2 = mechón, mecha, manojo, haz. 

Example: A sexy short crop hairstyle with spiky messy wisps gives this style boyish appeal.
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