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    Luces (en. Lights)

    /'luθes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Glimmers or flashes that emanate from a luminous object.
    The car's lights turned on at night.
    Las luces del coche se encendieron en la noche.
    Elements used to illuminate a space.
    The lights in the room are on.
    Las luces de la sala están encendidas.
    Optical phenomena that cause visibility.
    The lights in the sky were part of a fireworks display.
    Las luces en el cielo eran parte de un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lux, lucis', which means 'light'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lights and shadows
    Metaphor that refers to the good and bad things in life.
    luces y sombras
    to be in the spotlight
    To be the center of attention.
    estar en las luces
    green light
    Permission to proceed with something.
    luz verde

    Related Words

    light
    Visible radiation that allows us to see.
    luz
    lighting
    The action of illuminating or the state of being illuminated.
    iluminación
    luminary
    Device designed to provide light.
    luminaria

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to someone smart or who has good ideas.
    That girl is really brilliant in math.
    Esa chica es una verdadera luces en matemáticas.
    State of happiness or enthusiasm.
    I was over the moon after receiving that news.
    Estaba en luces después de recibir esa noticia.