luce
light
The Italian word 'luce' translates to 'light' in English. It is used both in literal sense to describe the natural agent that makes things visible and in metaphorical contexts, similar to English. For instance, 'la luce del sole' means 'the light of the sun'.
Example sentences using: luce
La luce del sole è abbagliante.
The sunlight is dazzling.
This sentence is stating that the light from the sun, 'la luce del sole', is so bright that it is blinding or 'abbagliante'. This is a common phrase you might use on a sunny day.
La luce nello studio è troppo debole.
The light in the study is too weak.
This sentence states that the light, 'la luce', in the study area, 'nello studio', is not strong enough or 'troppo debole'. You would typically use this phrase when you are finding it difficult to see or read because the light is not bright enough.
Posso accendere la luce?
Can I turn on the light?
This sentence is a polite question asking for permission to turn on the light, 'la luce'. 'Posso' translates to 'can I', 'accendere' means 'turn on'. This is a common phrase that you might use at home or at a gathering.