Luz (en. Light)

/luθ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.
The sunlight is essential for life on Earth.
La luz del sol es esencial para la vida en la Tierra.
Brightness or clarity that emanates from an object or source.
The moonlight illuminated the path.
La luz de la luna iluminaba el camino.
Understanding or knowledge that is acquired.
Finally, I saw the light on the problem I had.
Finalmente, vi la luz sobre el problema que tenía.

Etymology

From Latin 'lux, lucis'

Common Phrases and Expressions

give the green light
To authorize or permit something.
dar luz verde
not see the light
Not to understand something.
no ver la luz
light on the horizon
Hope that something good will happen.
luz en el horizonte

Related Words

illuminate
To provide light to something.
iluminar
phosphenes
Perception of light without a luminous source.
fosfeno
luminescence
Emission of light by a substance.
luminiscencia

Slang Meanings

Light, in the context of a party or fun.
That party was full of light.
Esa fiesta estaba llena de luz.
Being 'in the light' means being aware of the news.
I am always in the light of what happens in the city.
Siempre estoy a la luz de lo que pasa en la ciudad.