light
BrE /laɪt/ AmE /laɪt/
noun / adjective / verb en → es
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
luz, iluminación
Collocations natural light · street lights
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The room is bright because of the natural light.
La habitación es brillante debido a la luz natural.
not heavy; weighing little or less than something else
ligero, liviano
Collocations light meal · a light jacket
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I prefer a light jacket for the evening.
Prefiero una chaqueta ligera para la noche.
to make something brighter or to turn on lights
encender, iluminar
- light sth up
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He lit the candles to create a romantic atmosphere.
Encendió las velas para crear una atmósfera romántica.
to notice or see something that is not very obvious
notar, percibir
Collocations light a fire
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She lighted the fire in the fireplace.
Encendió la chimenea.
to make something brighter or to turn on lights
iluminar, encender
Collocations light a room
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They lighted the room with candles.
Iluminaron la habitación con velas.
to start or begin something, especially a fire
encender, iniciar
Collocations light a cigarette
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He lit the cigarette with a lighter.
Encendió el cigarrillo con un encendedor.
to make something brighter or to turn on lights
iluminar, encender
Collocations light a lamp
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She lighted the lamp to read.
Encendió la lámpara para leer.
to notice or see something that is not very obvious
notar, percibir
Collocations light a fire
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He lighted the fire in the fireplace.
Encendió la chimenea.
Idioms
en vista de, a la luz de
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In light of the new evidence, we need to reconsider our decision.
A la luz de las nuevas pruebas, necesitamos reconsiderar nuestra decisión.
iluminar, aclarar
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The report sheds light on the problem.
El informe ilumina el problema.
estar en el centro de atención
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She is always in the limelight.
Ella siempre está en el centro de atención.