Spanish Conversation · Level 141
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Spanish word
alumbrado
Pronunciation
IPA/alumˈbɾaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounlighting
Example
El alumbrado de la sala es muy cálido.
The lighting in the room is very warm.
More examples
Hubo un fallo en el alumbrado de la calle anoche.
There was a failure in the street lighting last night.
Core concept
The overall lighting setup of an interior or exterior space.
Common phrases
alumbrado de la calle
street lighting
alumbrado de emergencia
emergency lighting
fallo del alumbrado
lighting failure
Similar words
luz: Visible light itself, the beam or glow perceived by the eye.
lámpara: A lamp or fixture that houses a bulb and produces light for a room or task.
bombilla: A small electric bulb that fits into a socket and emits light when powered.
iluminación: The overall illumination of a space, describing its light level and visual atmosphere.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o resultado de alumbrar, entendido como el conjunto de luces que deja un lugar iluminado o el estado de estar iluminado.
Word origin
Derived from the verb alumbrar and ultimately from Latin lumen/illuminare, the word denotes the act or result of illuminating and by extension the ensemble of lights creating that illumination.
Usage tips
- Remember the noun is masculine (el alumbrado) and is often used when speaking about lighting design, equipment, or systems rather than simply saying a place is well lit.
Other meanings
- illuminatedadjective
Opposites
- oscuridaddarknessnoun
Related words
- alumbramientoilluminationnoun
- alumbrarilluminateverb