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"Lighted" is a form of "light", a noun which is often translated as "la luz". "Lit" is a form of "lit", an adjective which is often translated as "iluminado". Learn more about the difference between "lighted" and "lit" below.
light(
layt
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (lamp)
a. el semáforo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You have to stop at the red light.Te tienes que detener cuando el semáforo está en rojo.
4. (fire)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
After the discussion, I saw him in a new light.Después de la conversación, lo vi con otros ojos.
In light of the recent storm, all public schools will be closed Monday.Debido a la tormenta reciente, todas las escuelas públicas se cerrarán el lunes.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. bajo en calorías
We will use light mayo for the sauce.Utilizaremos mayonesa baja en calorías para la salsa.
b. light
If you want to consume fewer calories, buy light beer.Si quieres consumir menos calorías, compra cerveza light.
7. (not heavy)
a. ligero
He always packs a light suitcase when he travels.Siempre hace una maleta ligera cuando viaja.
b. liviano (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I should've brought a lighter jacket; this one is too warm.Me hubiera traído una chaqueta más liviana; esta es demasiado caliente.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
10. (to illuminate)
a. alumbrar
I lit the way at the camp with a flashlight.Alumbré el camino en el campamento con una linterna.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
11. (to catch fire)
a. encenderse
The fire took long to light because it was very windy.La hoguera tardó en encenderse porque hacía mucho viento.
lit(
liht
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (ignited)
3. (colloquial) (cool)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. genial
The food at this restaurant is lit. They serve all of my favorite dishes.La comida en este restaurante es genial. Sirven todos mis platos favoritos.
b. chévere (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Your new car is lit! It even has a sunroof.¡Qué chévere es tu nuevo carro! Hasta tiene un techo corredizo.
c. padre (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
I'm going on vacation next week. -That's lit!Voy a irme de vacaciones la próxima semana. -¡Qué padre!
d. guay (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
This outfit that I bought is lit.Este traje que compré es guay.
4. (colloquial) (lively)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
5. (colloquial) (drunk)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. borracho
Daniel only likes to dance when he's lit.A Daniel solo le gusta bailar cuando está borracho.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
6. (literature)
a. literatura
I have chemistry now, and then I have English lit.Ahora tengo química y después tengo literatura inglesa.
