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light up(
layd
uhp
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to animate)
a. iluminarse
Matt's eyes light up when he talks about Eva.Los ojos de Matt se iluminan cuando habla de Eva.
2. (colloquial) (to light something in order to smoke it)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Eddie pulled out a pack of cigarettes and we lit up.Eddie sacó una cajetilla y encendimos cada uno un cigarrillo.
I passed Nigel a lighter and he lit up.Le pasé un encendedor a Nigel y prendió una pipa.
a. iluminarse
At night, the bridge lights up and changes colors.En la noche, el puente se ilumina y cambia de color.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
4. (to animate)
5. (to ignite)
a. encender
Nicole lit up a cigarette, took a drag, and sipped some coffee.Nicole encendió un cigarrillo, dio una chupada y tomó un sorbo de café.
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