lighthouse

BrE /ˈlaɪt.haʊs/ AmE /ˈlaɪt.haʊs/

noun en → es

1 BUILDING [noun] B1

A tall building near the sea that has a very bright light at the top to warn ships of dangerous areas and guide them safely into port.

faro, farillón

Collocations lighthouse on a cliff

  • The lighthouse at the entrance to the harbour is very old.

    El faro en la entrada del puerto es muy antiguo.

2 GUIDE [verb] B2

To act as a guide or indicator, like a lighthouse does for ships.

ser un faro, guiar

Collocations lighthouse of hope

  • She has been a lighthouse for many lost souls.

    Ella ha sido un faro para muchas almas perdidas.