the lights are on

the lights are on(
thuh
 
layts
 
ar
 
an
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. las luces están encendidas
The lights are on, but it looks like no one's home.Las luces están encendidas, pero parece que no hay nadie en casa.
b. las luces están prendidas
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
The lights are on in the living room. We should turn them off before we go.Las luces están prendidas en el salón. Deberíamos apagarlas antes de irnos.
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