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luz
/luθ/
What does "luz" mean in English?
lightLa luz del sol es muy brillante hoy.
The sunlight is very bright today.
How to use "luz" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
Light, specifically natural or artificial illumination.
Apagó la luz antes de salir.
He turned off the light before leaving.
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.
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
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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
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