English–Spanish

“lighthouse” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaɾo/

Example

Vimos el faro desde la playa.

We saw the lighthouse from the beach.

Illustration for faro (lighthouse)

How to say “lighthouse” in Spanish

“Lighthouse” in Spanish is faro.

Coastal tower with a fixed or flashing lamp that marks a shoreline or hazard.

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

Example sentences with faro

Subimos al faro para ver el atardecer.

We climbed the lighthouse to watch the sunset.

Tips for using faro

  • In everyday Spanish faro also refers to a car headlight, and it is often used figuratively as a guiding example or reference.

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