lucifer

BrE /ˈluːsɪfə/ AmE /ˈluːsɪfər/

noun en → es

1 DEVIL [singular] B2

the devil; Satan

Lucifer, el diablo, Satán

Collocations lucifer en la tierra

  • In Christian tradition, Lucifer is the name of Satan before he fell from heaven.

    En la tradición cristiana, Lucifer es el nombre de Satán antes de caer del cielo.

2 MATCH [singular] B1

a small stick that produces a flame when rubbed against a rough surface; match

fósforo, cerilla

Collocations lucifer de fósforos

  • He used a lucifer to light the candle.

    Usó un fósforo para encender la vela.

3 BRAND [plural] C1

a brand of matches; Lucifer matches

fósforos Lucifer

Collocations lucifer de fósforos

  • She bought a box of lucifers.

    Compró una caja de fósforos Lucifer.

4 METAPHOR [singular] C1

a person or thing that is a source of light, especially in a metaphorical sense; beacon

farol, guía

Collocations lucifer de la esperanza

  • He was a lucifer to his friends, always guiding them in the right direction.

    Era un farol para sus amigos, siempre guiándoles en la dirección correcta.