luz

/luθ/
nounBeginner
general

Light, specifically natural or artificial illumination.

Apagó la luz antes de salir.

He turned off the light before leaving.

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In Spanish, 'luz' can refer to both natural light (e.g., sunlight) and artificial light (e.g., from a lamp).

general

A source of light, such as a lamp or bulb.

Necesito comprar una luz nueva para el techo.

I need to buy a new light for the ceiling.

figurative

A person who brings hope or guidance, often used metaphorically.

Ella es la luz de mi vida.

She is the light of my life.

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This figurative use is common in poetry and emotional expressions.

Collocations

la luz del solsunlightla luz artificialartificial lightencender la luzto turn on the lightapagar la luzto turn off the light

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

ver la luzidiom
to see the light (to understand something)
dar luzidiom
to give birth

💡Pro Tip

Gender Agreement

'Luz' is a feminine noun, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'la luz brillante').

Gold Rule

Common Usage

'Luz' is commonly used to refer to both natural and artificial light, as well as metaphorical light (hope, guidance).

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'lūx, lūcis,' meaning 'light.'

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'luz' is a feminine noun and is often used in expressions related to hope, guidance, and illumination.

Word Breakdown

luz
light
root
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