Usage examples of "light" in English with translation to Spanish

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Translations: all203 luz132 ligero16 encender10 liviano7 iluminar6 claro5 fuego5 lámpara2 encenderse2 prender2 leve1 alumbrar1 other translations14

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Moths are attracted by light. Las polillas son atraídas por la luz.

I need a light coat. Necesito un abrigo ligero.

I cannot light this candle. It's wet. No puedo encender esta vela. Está mojada.

I had a light lunch. Comí un almuerzo liviano.

At sunset, the crickets begin to chirp and the fireflies light up the night. Al caer el sol, los grillos empiezan a cantar y las luciérnagas a iluminar la noche.

It is still light outside. Todavía está claro afuera.

Do you have a light? ¿Tienes fuego?

He hung a light from the ceiling. Él colgó una lámpara del techo.

Light travels faster than sound. La luz se desplaza más rápido que el sonido.

Don't make light of life. No te tomes la vida a la ligera.

If I were you, I would not light a fire in a forest in summer time. Yo en su lugar no encendería un fuego en el bosque en verano.

I ate a light lunch. Me comí un almuerzo liviano.

I painted the roof light blue. Pinté el tejado de azul claro.

Will you give me a light? ¿Tienes fuego?

He put a light on the roof. Él colgó una lámpara del techo.

The bribery came to light. El soborno salió a la luz.

I felt light as a feather. Me sentía ligero como una pluma.

At one time, people would not have hesitated to light up a cigarette in stations, restaurants, or hospital waiting rooms. En otros tiempos, la gente no habría vacilado en encender un cigarrillo en estaciones, restaurantes, o salas de espera de hospitales.

My overcoat is light but warm. Mi abrigo es liviano, pero cálido.

Cream is a white and light yellow liquid composed of concentrated proteins and fat. La crema es un líquido blanco y amarillo claro compuesto de proteínas concentradas y grasas.

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