Lámpara (en. Lamp)

/lamˈpaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Object that emits light, used to illuminate spaces.

I turned on the lamp because it was very dark.

Encendí la lámpara porque estaba muy oscuro.

Device used for studying, generally on a table.

I placed the lamp on the desk to read better.

Coloque la lámpara sobre el escritorio para leer mejor.

Luminous body used as a decorative element.

The lamp in the living room is very elegant.

La lámpara de la sala es muy elegante.

From Latin 'lampara', derived from Greek 'lámpara', which means 'fire' or 'light'.

lamp light

illumination provided by a lamp.

luz de lámpara

under the lamp

in a place lit by a lamp.

bajo la lámpara

turn on the lamp

activate a lamp to emit light.

encender la lámpara

illuminate

to make something receive light.

iluminar

bulb

device that produces light in a lamp.

bombilla

lantern

container that holds a light source.

farol

It is used to refer to a foolish or superficial person.

Don't be a lamp, think before you speak.

No seas lámpara, piensa antes de hablar.

Someone who is always brightening or uplifting the mood.

She is the lamp of the group, she always has good ideas.

Ella es la lámpara del grupo, siempre tiene buenas ideas.