(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(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).
(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).
In light of the recent shooting, all public schools will be closed Monday.Debido al tiroteo reciente, todas las escuelas públicas se cerrarán el lunes.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
she was sitting with her back to the light or with the light behind herestaba sentada de espaldas a la luz;the light was beginning to fadeestaba empezando a oscurecer;her hair is almost black in certain lightssegún como le da la luz tiene el pelo casi negro
Suddenly there was a flash of white light in the skyCracks of light filtered through the shuttersIt was difficult to see in the dim lightWe are dependent on the sun for heat and lightShe loved the intense light of the African plainsthe light isn't good enough to take photographsThe light was beginning to fade as Grace climbed over the stilelet there be light
against the lightal trasluz
to hold sth against the lightacercar algo a la luz;mirar algo al trasluz
by the light of the moon/a candlea la luz de la luna/de una vela
by the light of a [candle]/the [fire]/a [torch]by the light of a torch, she began to read
at first lightal rayar el día
they should get there by first light
you're (standing) in my lightme quitas la luz;me haces sombra
light and shadeluz y sombra;(Art)claroscuro (m)
to hold sth up to the lightacercar algo a la luz;mirar algo al trasluz
to see (a) light at the end of the tunnelver la salida del túnel;ver una solución al problema
there is light at the end of the tunnelall these measures will help you to see light at the end of the tunnelare we at last beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel in the property market?I couldn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. It was the only way I could clear my problemsShe thought of her retirement day as the light at the end of the tunnel...There was no victory in sight, no light at the end of the tunnelare we at last beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel in the property market?
to bring sth to lightsacar algo a la luz
to shed or throw or cast light on stharrojar luz sobre algo
This casts light on a problem which I mentioned last yearhis diaries throw a new light upon certain incidents
in the cold light of daya la luz del día;pensándolo con calma
I believe many unfortunate things were said in the heat of the moment. It is not my role to apportion blame, but I am sure that in the cold light of day many of those involved would have acted with greater restraintIn the cold light of day, Taylor's record since he took over as manager isn't that badI was absolutely horrified and shocked at his behaviour and quite frankly in the cold light of day I find it unbelievable that a grown man could act in such a way
to come to lightsalir a la luz (pública)
new facts have come to lighthan salido a la luz nuevos datos
it has come to light that] he was lyingno immediate suspect came to light
(the) light dawned on him/herse dio cuenta;comprendió
He wondered why she was being so nice when light suddenly dawned on himit wasn't until the following day that light dawned on herLight dawned on her at last
to hide one's light (under a bushel)quitarse importancia;ser modesto
If you have knowledge that your superiors don't, or if you can do something they can't, don't be tempted to hide your light under a bushel for fear of upsetting them; be confident enough to promote yourself, but do it helpfully,tactfully and with considerationDon't hide your light under a bushelyour CV is not the place to hide your light under a bushelshe's a leading light in the local amateur dramatics groupin movement, partyhe's one of the leading lights of the Civil Rights Movement
he was the light of her lifeera la niña de sus ojos
Cheryl was the light of my life
to see the light(Rel)ver la luz;(understand)abrir los ojos;ver la luz (humorous)
He says he's seen the light - he's going to become a Buddhisthe suddenly saw the light and realized he was going nowhereshe wisely saw the light and retiredI just hope he sees the light because if we carry on the way we're going, we'll get a shock at Wembley"She's got you as conditioned as Pavlov's dog. I thought you said you'd seen the light?" - "I have"
to see the light (of day)ver la luz (del día)
this extraordinary document first saw the light of day in 1966Museum basements are stacked full of objects which never see the light of dayhe did not want his wife exposed to the fierce light [of] publicitytheir lies have been exposed to the harsh light of reality
a red/green/amber lightun semáforo en rojo/verde/ámbar;to go through a red lightsaltarse un semáforo en rojo
turn left at the next [set] of lights
the lightsel semáforo
the lights aren't working
the lights were at or on redel semáforo estaba en rojo;the lights were against us all the waynos tocaron todos los semáforos en rojo
we had to stop at the lights...the heavy city traffic with its endless delays at lights and crossingsI had to apply the brakes rather abruptly at a red light...to get the green light from sbto give sth/sb the green lightthe government has given the green light to a bill on abortionthe food industry was given a green light to use of these chemicalsOther countries are eagerly awaiting an American green light to lift the sanctions altogether
according toorby sb's lightssegún el parecer de algn
They can get on with running the school system according to their own lights and in their own interests
to see things/look at sth in a differentornew lightver las cosas/mirar algo con una perspectiva distinta or desde otro punto de vista
we were now seeing things in a different lighther death made me see my life in a new lightin America the Act was seen in a quite different lightas one gets older one looks at marriage in a different lightthis enabled me to look at my relationships in a different light
I began to see my friends in a new lightempecé a ver a mis amigos con otros ojos
to reveal sth/sb in a new light
to show or portray sth/sb in a good/bad lightdar una buena/mala imagen de algo/algn
this shows our country in a bad lightesto da una mala imagen de nuestro país
tv programmes which present violence in a positive lightavoid including information in your cv that shows you in a negative lighthe has worked hard to portray New York in a better light/he appeared that day in the worst possible light
in the light of what you have said ...en vista de or a la luz de lo que has dicho ...
in the light of what you have said we may revise our decisionin the light of this information it is now possible to identify a number of key issuesThe doctor should do what in the light of his experience is best for that patient...This should be discussed more fully, particularly in light of the developments in the UniversityThis development is significant /in the light of/ what happened later...
7(glint, twinkle)brillo (m)
there was a strange light in his eyehabía un brillo extraño en su mirada
The murderous light never left his eyes during those weeks...I could see a questioning and reproachful light in Jane's eyes...From the light in his eye she recognized why his battalion called him "Tiger Hanks".I remembered the curious expectant light in his eyes
8(flame)
have you got a light?(for cigarette)¿tienes fuego?
to set light to sth(Britain)prender fuego a algo
She set light to the photographsThey had poured fuel through the door of the flat and had then set light to it
her house is light and airysu casa tiene bastante luz y ventilación;light summer eveningslas claras tardes de verano;while it's still lightmientras es de día or hay luz
go out and play now, while it's still light; you can do your homework later onI'd better bring in the washing while it's still lightit was still light when we arrived at Lalong Creekit is a light room with tall windows
to get lighthacerse de día
it's getting lightin summer it gets light earlywe'll set off as soon as it gets light
We want a light colour for the wallpaper...available in light blue or greyHer skin is lighter than mine
light blue/greenazul/verde claro;light in colourde color claro
The walls are light in colour and covered in paper
transitive verb
1(illuminate)iluminar
she appeared at a lighted windowse asomó a la ventana de una habitación iluminada;to be lit upestar achispado (informal)
the room was lit by a small, dim bulbthe corridors are lit by artificial lightThe low sun lit the fortress walls with yellow lightThe flames lit their facesThe room was lit by only the one lightthe moon lit the road so brightly you could see the landscape clearly
to light the way for sbalumbrar (el camino) a algn
an institution which had take upon itself the task of lighting the way for the rest of societyClare carried a torch to light her [way] upstairs
Lizzie lighted a cigarettewith a lighted candleshe lit a matchI'll light the firelight the blue touchpaper and stand backOur questionnaire gave you, our readers, a chance to express your views, and this you did with passion; it was a case of lighting the blue touchpaper and standing well back
intransitive verb
(ignite)encenderse;prender
the fire wouldn't lightel fuego no se encendía;el fuego no prendía
If the charcoal fails to light, use a special liquid spray and light it with a long taperThe fire took a long time to light
I want to be ten pounds lighterquiero adelgazar diez libras;I'm ten pounds lighter than I waspeso diez libras menos que antes
modern tennis rackets are 20 per cent lighterthe bag was very light, as though there were nothing in itwe need a light metal, like aluminium.try to wear light, loose clothesShe wore only a light cotton frock and sandalsa convoy of light armoured vehicleslight modern weaponsThey used light machine guns and AK forty-sevensShe ran up the stairs with her /light/ graceful step...subió corriendo las escaleras con pasos ligeros y elegantesAndrew blows a light kiss to Jane...Andrew le mandó por el aire un sutil beso a Jane...a light clasp on her armHis grip when he shook hands was light and noncommittal
to be light on one's feetser ligero de pies
with a light heart(cheerfully)con el corazón alegre;(without thinking)a la ligera
the news she received had put her mind at rest and for the rest of the dat she went round with a light heartwe set out with light hearts and full of the spirit of adventureFew people go about selling their homes with a light heartThis sort of person will accept responsibility with a light heart
you need a light touch to make good pastrynecesitas manos de seda para conseguir una buena masa
a light rain was fallinglloviznaba;a light fall of snowuna ligera nevada;trading was light on the Stock Exchangehubo poca actividad en la Bolsa;traffic was lighthabía poco tráfico;the speech was light on contentel discurso tenía poco contenido
Opponents of his plan suggest that /it is heavy on new taxes and light [on]/ reductions in government spending
a light, healthy lunch.wine and cheese or other light refreshmentThe soup is deliciously lightBake salmon in foil or poach in a light stock for 8-10 minutesYour cakes are always so wonderfully lightlight table wines
4(low-alcohol)de bajo contenido alcohólico;de bajo contenido en alcohol;(low-calorie)light;bajo en calorías;(low-tar)light;de bajo contenido en alquitrán
5(soft)[+sound]leve;[+voice]suave
there was a light tapping on the doorse oyeron unos golpecitos a la puerta
There was a light knock at the doorthe voice was sweet and light
6(not demanding)[+work, duties]ligero
the children help with light houseworkhe was given light dutiesHis company wanted to put him on light duties. But his own doctor said he was not fit even for office work
she can only manage light worksolo puede realizar tareas ligeras
to make light work of sthhacer algo con facilidad
he made light work of passing his examsThe Gardenvac makes light work of clearing away leaves and twigs
7(not serious)[+novel, music]ligero
He doesn't like me reading light novels....light classical music.She was engrossed /in the lighter sections/ of a newspaper...talk to him in a friendly, light way about the relationship
to make light of sthquitar importancia a algo
they make light of their handicapshe laughed and made light of it all
on a lighter notehablando de cosas menos serias
on a lighter note, I heard my first cuckoo at the weekendon a lighter note, did you hear about what Jane did?and, to finish on a lighter noteTo end on a lighter note, numerous pictures in the papers leave no doubt as to the identity of the British public's current hero. He's a racehorse, a grey called Desert Orchid
take along some light readingllévate algo fácil de leer
8(not harsh)[+sentence]leve
She confessed her astonishment at her light sentence when her father visited her at the jail
9(shallow)
she had drifted into a light sleepse había quedado medio dormida
to be a light sleepertener el sueño ligero
Heavy drinkers have higher blood-pressure than light drinkers or abstainers
10(loose)[+soil]poco denso
adverb
to travel lightviajar con poco equipaje
noun
1lights(Cookery)pulmones (m)
2(cigarette)cigarrillo (m) light;cigarrillo (m) de bajo contenido en alquitrán
modifier
light aircraft (n)avión (m) ligero
light entertainment (n)(TV)programas (m) de variedades
a stand-up comedian provided light entertainmentun humorista amenizó la velada
Much of today's light entertainment comes not from professional entertainers, song-and-dance men, comics, magicians but from members of the public happy to make silly spectacles of themselvesthe BBC's head of light entertainmentthree doyens of light entertainment; Les Dennis, Su Pollard and Roy Walkera party at a London hotel, where Rory Bremner provided light entertainment
light industry (n)industria (f) ligera
light infantry (n)infantería (f) ligera
light opera (n)(show)opereta (f)
a Gilbert and Sullivan light opera
(genre)género (m) lírico
a company which specializes in light opera
light verse (n)poesías (f) festivas
light[laɪt]litlighted
intransitive verb
to light on sthdar con algo;tropezar con algo;encontrar algo
