Aurora (en. Dawn)
/auˈɾoɾa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The natural phenomenon that occurs in the sky with multicolored lights, especially in polar regions.
The northern lights are a fascinating spectacle that attracts many tourists.
La aurora boreal es un espectáculo fascinante que atrae a muchos turistas.
The dawn or the beginning of the day.
The dawn awakened hope in the hearts of those present.
La aurora despertó la esperanza en los corazones de los presentes.
In some contexts, it may refer to the goddess of dawn in mythology.
Aurora is the goddess who symbolizes the arrival of the new day.
Aurora es la diosa que simboliza la llegada del nuevo día.
Etymology
The term 'aurora' comes from the Latin 'aurora', which means 'dawn' or 'light of day'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Northern lights
Luminous phenomenon visible in polar regions.
Aurora boreal
Daybreak
Metaphor used to refer to a new beginning or hope.
Aurora del día
By the dawn
Phrase indicating an event that occurs in the early hours of the morning.
Por la aurora
Related Words
dawn
The period of time that occurs just before dawn.
alba
light
Radiation that allows visual perception.
luz
daybreak
The moment when the sun begins to appear on the horizon.
amanecer
Slang Meanings
Holidays in celebration
You feel a true dawn when it’s the weekend.
Se siente una verdadera aurora cuando es fin de semana.
Feeling of rebirth or starting anew
I am in a dawn after changing jobs.
Estoy en una aurora después de cambiar de trabajo.