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Oxford Spanish Dictionary

I. light¹ [ingl. am. laɪt, ingl. brit. lʌɪt] SUST.

1. light U (illumination):

light: luz f

a ray of light: un rayo de luz

light and shade: luz y sombra

light and shade ARTE: claroscuro m

artificial/natural light: luz artificial/natural

by the light of the moon/a candle: a la luz de la luna/una vela

you shouldn't read in this light: no deberías leer con esta luz

hold it up to the light: ponlo al trasluz or a contraluz

you're standing in my light: me tapas or me quitas la luz

you're standing in my light: me haces sombra

bring it into the light: tráelo a la luz

while the light lasts: mientras haya luz

in or by the cold light of day it didn't seem such a good idea: al pensarlo mejor or en frío, no parecía tan buena idea

at first light: al clarear (el día)

at first light: con las primeras luces

let there be light BÍBL.: hágase la luz

(to be) the light of sb's life: (ser) la niña de los ojos de alguien

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to come to light: salir a la luz

to hide one's light under a bushel: ser modesto

to see the light: abrir los ojos

to see the light: comprender las cosas

to see the light REL.: ver la luz

to see (the) light at the end of the tunnel: vislumbrar el fin de sus (or mis etc.) problemas

to see (the) light at the end of the tunnel: ir saliendo del túnel

to see the light (of day): ver la luz (del día)

he first saw the light of day in April, 1769: nació or vino al mundo en el mes de abril de 1769

to throw or cast or shed light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

atrbv. light waves: ondas fpl luminosas

2.1. light C:

light (source of light): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

to turn the light off: apagar la luz

to turn the light on: encender la luz

to turn the light on: prender la luz amer.

to turn the light on: dar la luz Esp.

shine the light over here: enfoca or alumbra aquí

lights out!: ¡apaguen las luces!

lights! CINE, TEAT.: ¡luces!

she wanted to see her name in lights: quería ver su nombre en las marquesinas or en letras de neón

the bright lights of the big city: las luces de la gran ciudad

landing/navigation lights: luces fpl de aterrizaje/navegación

to go out like a light coloq. (become unconscious): caer(se) redondo

to go out like a light (fall asleep): dormirse como un tronco

to go out like a light (fall asleep): caer como piedra amer. coloq.

2.2. light C (of car, bicycle):

light: luz f

dip your lights: pon las cortas

dip your lights: pon las bajas Chile

2.3. light C:

traffic light: semáforo m

don't shoot/jump the lights: no te saltes el semáforo

don't shoot/jump the lights: no te comas la luz roja coloq.

the lights were against us: nos tocaron los semáforos en contra or en rojo

2.4. light C (in lighthouse):

light: faro m

3.1. light (aspect) sin pl.:

to see sth/sb in a good/bad light: ver algo/a alguien con buenos/malos ojos

I suddenly saw her in a new light: de pronto la vi con otros ojos

seen in this light: visto así

this puts matters in a new light, this sheds a new light on matters: esto cambia la perspectiva or el panorama

it didn't show him in a very good/flattering light: no daba una imagen demasiado buena/favorable de él

3.2. light:

in the light of or ingl. am. also in light of as prep.: a la luz de

in the light of or ingl. am. also in light of as prep.: en vista de

4. light C (for igniting):

have you got a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

to put a or set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

to strike a light: encender un fósforo

to strike a light: encender una cerilla Esp.

to strike a light: encender un cerillo AmC Méx.

5.1. light <lights, pl > (windows) ARQUIT.:

light sometimes sing.: luces fpl

5.2. light <lights, pl > GASTR.:

light: pulmón m

5.3. light <lights, pl > (beliefs) arcznte.:

by/according to sb's lights: a/según su (or mi etc.) entender

6.1. light U (low-calorie beer):

light ingl. am.: cerveza f light

light ingl. am.: cerveza f de bajo contenido calórico

6.2. light C (cigarette):

light: cigarrillo m light

light: cigarrillo m de bajo contenido en alquitrán

6.3. light U (light ale) ingl. brit.:

light coloq.: cerveza f rubia

II. light¹ <pret. & part. pas. lighted or lit> [ingl. am. laɪt, ingl. brit. lʌɪt] V. trans.

1. light (set alight):

light fire/lamp/heater/cigarette: encender

light fire/lamp/heater/cigarette: prender

2. light < pret. & part. pas. lit> (illuminate):

light room/scene: iluminar

a dimly/brightly lit street: una calle poco/muy iluminada

she lit the way for him with a flashlight: le alumbró el camino con una linterna

III. light¹ <pret. & part. pas. lighted or lit> [ingl. am. laɪt, ingl. brit. lʌɪt] V. intr.

light wood/fire/match/cigarette:

light: encenderse

light: prender

IV. light¹ <lighter lightest> [ingl. am. laɪt, ingl. brit. lʌɪt] ADJ.

1. light (pale):

light green/brown: claro

2. light (bright):

it gets light very early these days: ahora amanece or aclara muy temprano

it's already light: ya es de día

it's already light: ya está claro

white paint makes a room look lighter: la pintura blanca le da más luz a una habitación

I. light² <lighter lightest> [ingl. am. laɪt, ingl. brit. lʌɪt] ADJ.

1.1. light (not heavy):

light load/fabric: ligero

light load/fabric: liviano esp amer.

light voice: suave

it's lighter than the other one: pesa menos que el otro

it's lighter than the other one: es más ligero que el otro

it's lighter than the other one: es más liviano que el otro esp amer.

the film was light on laughs: la película tenía poco de divertida

with a light tone: en tono desenfadado

with a light heart: tranquilo

1.2. light GASTR.:

light meal/breakfast: ligero

light meal/breakfast: liviano esp amer.

light pastry/cake: ligero

light pastry/cake: liviano esp amer.

light cola/beer ingl. am.: light adj inv

light menu: de bajo contenido calórico

light ale: cerveza f rubia

1.3. light MILIT.:

light cavalry/infantry/artillery: ligero

2.1. light METEO.:

light breeze/wind: suave

light rain: llovizna f

a light covering of snow: una fina capa de nieve

2.2. light (sparse):

traffic is light at this time: a esta hora hay poco tráfico

trading was light FIN.: hubo poca actividad en la Bolsa

the losses were fairly light: las pérdidas fueron de poca consideración or de poca monta

2.3. light (not strenuous):

light work/duties: ligero

light work/duties: liviano esp amer.

2.4. light (not severe):

light sentence: leve

3. light (not serious):

light music/comedy/reading: ligero

a program of light entertainment: un programa de variedades

to make light of sth: quitarle or restarle importancia a algo

II. light² [ingl. am. laɪt, ingl. brit. lʌɪt] ADV.

to travel light: viajar con el mínimo de equipaje

light³ [ingl. am. laɪt, ingl. brit. lʌɪt] V. intr.

light-colored, light-coloured ingl. brit. [ˈlʌɪtˌkʌləd] ADJ.

light-colored: (de color) claro

Very light [ingl. am. ˈvɛri ˌlaɪt, ˈvɪri ˌlaɪt, ingl. brit. ˈvɛri ˌlʌɪt, ˈvɪəri ˌlʌɪt] SUST.

Very light: bengala f

courtesy light SUST. MOTOR

courtesy light: luz f interior

leading light [ingl. am. ˌlidɪŋ ˈlaɪt, ingl. brit.] SUST.

leading light: estrella f

pilot light SUST.

pilot light: piloto m

parking light SUST.

parking light: luz f de estacionamiento

first light SUST.

first light: madrugada f

at first light: al alba

at first light: de madrugada

en el diccionario PONS

I. light [laɪt] SUST.

1. light sin pl. (energy, brightness):

light: luz f

by the light of the moon: a la luz de la luna

2. light sin pl. (daytime):

light: luz f (de día)

first light: primera luz del día

3. light:

light (source of brightness): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

the lights went down: se apagaron las luces

to put a light off/on: apagar/encender una luz

4. light pl (traffic light):

light: semáforo m

5. light sin pl. (clarification, insight):

light: comprensión f

to cast [or shed] light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

6. light sin pl. (perspective):

light: perspectiva f

to see things in a new light: ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva

7. light sin pl. (joy, inspiration):

light: sol m

you are the light of my life fig.: eres mi sol

8. light sin pl. (flame):

light: fuego m

to catch light: incendiarse

to set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

do you have a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

9. light pl (person's abilities):

light: conocimientos m pl.

to do sth according to one's lights: hacer algo como Dios le da a entender a uno

locuciones, giros idiomáticos:

to see the light at the end of the tunnel: ver la luz al final del túnel

to go out like a light coloq. (fall deep asleep quickly): quedarse dormido enseguida

to go out like a light (faint suddenly): perder el conocimiento

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to come to light: salir a la luz

II. light [laɪt] ADJ.

1. light (not heavy):

light: ligero, -a

a light touch: un pequeño toque

2. light (not dark):

light colour: claro, -a

light skin: blanco, -a

light room: luminoso, -a

3. light (not serious):

light: ligero, -a

light opera: opereta f

4. light (not intense):

light breeze, rain: leve

to be a light sleeper: tener el sueño ligero

to be light on sth: carecer de algo

5. light GASTR.:

light: frugal

a light meal: una comida ligera

III. light [laɪt] ADV.

light: ligeramente

locuciones, giros idiomáticos:

to get off light: salir bien parado

to make light of sth: no dar importancia a algo

IV. light [laɪt] V. trans. lit, lit ingl. brit.

1. light (illuminate):

light: iluminar

to light the way: mostrar el camino

2. light (start burning):

light: encender

light: prender amer.

to light a cigarette: encender un cigarrillo

V. light [laɪt] V. intr. lit, lit ingl. brit. (catch fire)

light: encenderse

light year SUST.

light year: año m luz

to be light years away coloq.: estar a años luz de distancia

light-hearted ADJ.

light-hearted (carefree): despreocupado, -a

light-hearted (happy): alegre

a light-hearted look at sth: una mirada alegre a algo

light pen SUST.

light pen: lápiz m óptico

courtesy light SUST. AUTO.

courtesy light: luz f interior

pilot light SUST.

pilot light: piloto m

light meter SUST.

light meter: fotómetro m

light meter FOTO: exposímetro m

I. light up V. trans.

light up: alumbrar

light up: iluminar

II. light up V. intr.

1. light up (become bright):

light up: iluminarse

2. light up (become animated):

light up: animarse

his face lit up: se le iluminó la cara

3. light up (start smoking):

light up: encender un cigarrillo

warning light SUST.

warning light: luz f de advertencia

Entrada de OpenDict

green-light V.

to green-light sth: dar luz verde a algo

en el diccionario PONS

I. light [laɪt] SUST.

1. light (energy, brightness):

light: luz f

by the light of the moon: a la luz de la luna

2. light (daytime):

light: luz f (de día)

first light: primera luz del día

3. light:

light (source of brightness): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

to turn a light off/on: apagar/encender una luz

lights out coloq. (bedtime): hora f de apagar la luz

4. light (traffic light):

light: semáforo m

5. light (flame):

light: fuego m

to catch light: incendiarse

to set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

do you have a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

6. light (clarification, insight):

light: comprensión f

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to cast [or shed] light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

to come to light: salir a la luz

7. light (perspective):

light: perspectiva f

to see things in a new light: ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva

8. light fig. (joy, inspiration):

light: sol m

you are the light of my life: eres mi sol

9. light:

lights (person's abilities): conocimientos m pl.

to do sth according to one's lights: hacer algo como Dios le da a entender a uno

locuciones, giros idiomáticos:

to see the light at the end of the tunnel: ver la luz al final del túnel

to go out like a light coloq. (fall asleep quickly): quedarse dormido enseguida

to go out like a light (faint suddenly): perder el conocimiento

II. light [laɪt] ADJ.

1. light (not heavy):

light: ligero, -a

a light touch: un pequeño toque

2. light (not dark):

light color: claro, -a

light skin: blanco, -a

light room: luminoso, -a

3. light (not serious):

light: ligero, -a

light opera: opereta f

4. light (not intense):

light breeze, rain: leve

to be a light sleeper: tener el sueño ligero

to be light on sth: carecer de algo

5. light culin:

light: frugal

a light meal: una comida ligera

6. light (with few calories):

light: bajo, -a en calorías

light: dietético, -a

light: light

III. light [laɪt] ADV.

light: ligeramente

locuciones, giros idiomáticos:

to get off light: salir bien parado

to make light of sth: no dar importancia a algo

IV. light <lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] V. trans.

1. light (illuminate):

light: iluminar

to light the way: mostrar el camino

2. light (start burning):

light: encender

light: prender amer.

to light a cigarette: encender un cigarrillo

V. light <lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] V. intr. (catch fire)

light: encenderse

light-footed ADJ.

light-footed: ligero, -a de pies

light-fingered ADJ.

light-fingered: de manos largas

light pollution SUST.

light pollution: contaminación f luminosa

light meter SUST.

light meter: fotómetro m

light meter FOTO: exposímetro m

strobe light SUST.

strobe light: luz f estroboscópica

traffic light SUST.

traffic light: semáforo m

Very light SUST.

Very light: bengala f

fog light SUST.

fog light: faro m antiniebla

light into V. trans. coloq.

light into: echar la bronca a

Glosario técnico de refrigeración GEA

aleación de metal ligero: light metal alloy

Present
I	light
you	light
he/she/it	lights
we	light
you	light
they	light

Past
I	lit / lighted
you	lit / lighted
he/she/it	lit / lighted
we	lit / lighted
you	lit / lighted
they	lit / lighted

Present Perfect
I	have	lit / lighted
you	have	lit / lighted
he/she/it	has	lit / lighted
we	have	lit / lighted
you	have	lit / lighted
they	have	lit / lighted

Past Perfect
I	had	lit / lighted
you	had	lit / lighted
he/she/it	had	lit / lighted
we	had	lit / lighted
you	had	lit / lighted
they	had	lit / lighted

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the traffic light changed back to red: el semáforo se puso en rojo

to hide one's light under a bushel: ocultar sus talentos

she handles light expertly in her paintings: en sus cuadros maneja la luz con maestría

to have a heavy/light/unbearable workload: tener mucho/poco/demasiado trabajo

no pesar una paja: to be as light as a feather

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Its visibility can be greatly reduced by background light such as light pollution or stray light from the moon.

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For example, public lighting provides a different form of light pollution than attention-grabbing strobe lamps, and these differ from commercial lighting installations.

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The problems caused for astronomy due to light pollution, obstructed vision, and radio noise were quickly cited.

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She mentions additional threats to songbirds: light pollution, tall buildings, and wind farms.

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Additionally, with increased light pollution from urbanization, many people failed to even see the comet.

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