torch

a hand-held light, especially one that uses batteries and has a long beam

linterna, farol

• carry a torch

Collocations torchlight · flashlight (AmE)

• She was carrying a torch in her hand.

  Ella llevaba una linterna en la mano.

a large painting or sculpture that is put on the wall of a building as decoration, often to celebrate an important person or event

monumento, escultura

Collocations torch sculpture

• The city has a large torch on the town hall.

  La ciudad tiene una gran escultura de antorcha en el ayuntamiento.

a strong feeling of love or admiration for someone, especially when it is not returned

pasión, amor no correspondido

Collocations burn with a torch

• He still carries a torch for her.

  Él todavía tiene una pasión por ella.

a large flame that is used as a symbol of freedom or enlightenment, such as the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor

flama simbólica, antorcha de la libertad

Collocations torch of freedom

• The torch represents the light of liberty.

  La antorcha representa la luz de la libertad.

a baton used in relay races, which is passed from one runner to another

antorcha (en carreras)

Collocations torch race

• The torch was passed to the next runner.

  La antorcha fue pasada al siguiente corredor.

a tool used for welding or cutting metal, which produces a very hot flame

antorcha de soldadura

Collocations torch weld

• He uses a torch to cut the metal.

  Él usa una antorcha para cortar el metal.

a long thin candle, often used in religious ceremonies or as a decoration

vela larga, antorcha (candelabro)

Collocations torch candle

• She lit a torch for the ceremony.

  Encendió una vela larga para la ceremonia.

an old-fashioned term for a light used in the past, often carried by soldiers or explorers

antorcha antigua, luz de antaño

Collocations torch of old

• The soldiers carried torches to light their way.

  Los soldados llevaban antorchas para iluminar su camino.