Spanish Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Spanish word
iluminación
Pronunciation
IPA/iluminaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounlighting
Example
¿Puedes apagar la iluminación, por favor?
Can you turn off the lighting, please?
More examples
En la oficina, la iluminación artificial es demasiado intensa.
In the office, the artificial lighting is too intense.
Core concept
An arranged system of fixtures and the light they produce in a space.
Common phrases
iluminación natural
natural lighting
iluminación artificial
artificial lighting
sistema de iluminación
lighting system
Similar words
luz: Natural or artificial light itself: the brightness that makes items visible.
lámpara: Fixed or portable indoor lamp that houses a bulb to light a room or area.
alumbrado: Installed street or exterior lighting system designed to light public outdoor areas.
foco: A bulb or spotlight device producing a directed beam for accent or task lighting.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de luces o sistema que proporciona luz en un espacio, o el efecto luminoso que producen.
Word origin
From Latin illuminatio, from the verb illuminare 'to light up' (in- + lumen 'light'), the noun denotes the act or result of lighting.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech, speakers often say la luz for a single lamp or the light itself, while la iluminación refers to the whole lighting system or design.