la chispa

la chispa
chees'-pah
spark; bit
Examples
1. Huele un poco a calabaza quemada porque las velas están saltando chispas.
It smells a bit like burned pumpkin because the candles are throwing off sparks.
 
2. A veces a mi café le pongo una chispa de whisky.
Sometimes I put a bit of whiskey in my coffee.