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    Lámparas (en. Lamps)

    ˈlam.pa.ɾas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Objects that emit light, generally used to illuminate spaces.
    The lamps in the room are very elegant.
    Las lámparas de la sala son muy elegantes.
    Instruments used in different fields such as medicine or industry to illuminate specific areas.
    The doctor used a lamp to examine the patient.
    El médico utilizó una lámpara para examinar al paciente.
    Decorative elements that also serve the function of providing light.
    I bought new lamps to decorate my room.
    Compré nuevas lámparas para decorar mi habitación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lampas', which means 'light' or 'torch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    floor lamp
    A tall lamp that stands on the ground.
    lámpara de pie
    desk lamp
    A small lamp designed to illuminate a work area.
    lámpara de escritorio
    to turn on the lamp
    Turn on the lamp.
    dar luz a lámpara

    Related Words

    lighting
    The action of illuminating.
    iluminación
    bulb
    A device that produces light, similar to a lamp.
    foco
    light
    Visible radiation that makes visual perception possible.
    luz

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the dark
    When you don’t turn on the lamp, it seems like we are in the dark.
    Cuando no enciendes la lámpara, parece que estamos en la lámpara.
    Light that gives energy
    That lamp gives me the strength to carry on.
    Esa lámpara me da la fuerza para seguir.