English–Spanish

“flashlight” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/linˈteɾna/

Example

¿Tienes una linterna para la noche?

Do you have a flashlight for the night?

Illustration for linterna (flashlight)

How to say “flashlight” in Spanish

“Flashlight” in Spanish is linterna.

Handheld torch for use in the dark.

Full entry for linterna: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with linterna

Encendí la linterna para buscar las llaves.

I turned on the flashlight to look for the keys.

Tips for using linterna

  • A natural borrowing phrase is ¿Me prestas una linterna? and adding con pilas or sin pilas avoids surprises about batteries.

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