Lámpara (en. Lamp)

/ˈlampaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Device that illuminates using a light source.

The lamp in the living room has a modern design.

La lámpara del salón es de diseño moderno.

Portable element that uses electricity or fuels to illuminate.

I used an oil lamp during the blackout.

Usé una lámpara de aceite durante el apagón.

Lighting used for reading or studying.

I need a desk lamp to work at night.

Necesito una lámpara de escritorio para trabajar por la noche.

It comes from the Latin 'lampāra', which in turn derives from the Greek 'λampas' (lampas).

night lamp

Lamp used to illuminate at night.

lámpara de noche

table lamp

Lamp placed on a table.

lámpara de mesa

floor lamp

Tall lamp that is supported on a stand.

lámpara de pie

illuminate

Make something emit light.

iluminar

light

Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.

luz

bulb

Electrical device that emits light.

foco

Person who causes laughter or is very funny.

That girl is a lamp; she always makes us laugh.

Esa chica es una lámpara, siempre nos hace reír.

Something that shines or stands out in a group.

At the party, he was the lamp of the night.

En la fiesta, él fue la lámpara de la noche.