Translation of "light" to Spanish

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Dictionary translations for "light"

light [laɪt] noun

pl. lights

la luz f

Moths are attracted by light.

Las polillas son atraídas por la luz.

el fuego m (fire)

Do you have a light?

¿Tienes fuego?

la lámpara f (lamp)

He hung a light from the ceiling.

Él colgó una lámpara del techo.

light [laɪt] adjective

lighter / lightest

ligero (not heavy)

I need a light coat.

Necesito un abrigo ligero.

claro

It is still light outside.

Todavía está claro afuera.

con mucha claridad (bright)

light [laɪt] verb Conjugation

lit / lit / lighting / lights

encender (ignite)

I cannot light this candle. It's wet.

No puedo encender esta vela. Está mojada.

iluminar (illuminate)

At sunset, the crickets begin to chirp and the fireflies light up the night.

Al caer el sol, los grillos empiezan a cantar y las luciérnagas a iluminar la noche.

encenderse

Have you ever lighted a cigarette with a blowtorch?

¿Alguna vez has encendido un cigarrillo con un soplete?

Phrases with "light" (117)

traffic light - semáforo
light bulb - bombilla
light up - encenderse
turn on the light - encender la luz
light blue - azul claro
red light - luz roja
speed of light - velocidad de la luz
turn out the light - apagar la luz
turning out the light - apagar la luz
light rain - lluvia ligera

Contexts with "light"

Moths are attracted by light. Las polillas son atraídas por la luz.

I need a light coat. Necesito un abrigo ligero.

I cannot light this candle. It's wet. No puedo encender esta vela. Está mojada.

I had a light lunch. Comí un almuerzo liviano.

At sunset, the crickets begin to chirp and the fireflies light up the night. Al caer el sol, los grillos empiezan a cantar y las luciérnagas a iluminar la noche.

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