English–Spanish

“light” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoligero · liviano · alumbrar · iluminar

Pronunciation

IPA/luθ/

Example

Por la noche necesito más luz para leer.

At night I need more light to read.

Illustration for luz (light)

How to say “light” in Spanish

“Light” in Spanish is luz.

Visible illumination from sun or lamp.

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

Example sentences with luz

Apaga la luz cuando salgas de la habitación.

Turn off the light when you leave the room.

Tips for using luz

  • In everyday speech la luz often means electric power, so Se fue la luz is a common way to say the power went out.

Other Spanish words for “light”

Este bolso es ligero.

This bag is light.

Este bolso es liviano y cómodo.

This bag is light and comfortable.

La lámpara alumbra la habitación.

The lamp lights the room.

Por favor, ilumina la mesa para que pueda leer.

Please light the table so I can read.

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