This is the 1998th most frequent Spanish word.
blinken
The word "blinken" does not exist in Spanish.
Here, 'blinken' is used to describe the action of a traffic light flashing its light, indicating a change of signal.
Cuando el semáforo comenzó a blinken, supimos que estaba cambiando a rojo.
When the traffic light started to blink, we knew it was changing to red.
In this context, 'blinken' refers to the action of the airplane's lights flashing as a signal or safety measure.
El avión estaba en la pista, blinken con luces intermitentes mientras se preparaba para despegar.
The airplane was on the runway, blinking with flashing lights as it prepared to take off.
Here, 'blinken' is used poetically to describe the flickering of starlight, contributing to the setting's imagery.