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luces

English translation of luces

lights

In Spanish, 'luces' is the plural form of the noun 'luz' meaning 'light'. It's used to refer to light sources such as light bulbs or natural lights. But it can also symbolize mental clarity or intelligence. For instance, 'Ella tiene muchas luces' means 'She's very bright'.


Example sentences using: luces

Las luces de la calle son demasiado brillantes.

English translation of Las luces de la calle son demasiado brillantes.

The street lights are too bright.

This sentence is commenting on the excessive brightness of the street lights.

Las luces de la ciudad son brillantes.

English translation of Las luces de la ciudad son brillantes.

The city lights are bright.

This sentence is commenting on the brightness of the lights in a city, likely during the night when they are most visible.

Apaga las luces cuando no las uses.

English translation of Apaga las luces cuando no las uses.

Turn off the lights when you're not using them.

This sentence is giving a command or advice about resource conservation, in context it's about turning off the lights when not in use.

Las luces del árbol de navidad son de colores.

English translation of Las luces del árbol de navidad son de colores.

The Christmas tree lights are colorful.

This sentence is observing the multicolored lights that are often used to decorate Christmas trees.

Las luces de neón iluminan el bar.m

English translation of Las luces de neón iluminan el bar.m

The neon lights illuminate the bar.

This sentence is describing a scene in which a bar is lit up by neon lights, usually suggesting a nighttime setting.

Déjame chequear las luces de tu auto.

English translation of Déjame chequear las luces de tu auto.

Let me check the lights of your car.

This sentence is offering or requesting permission to inspect the lights on someone's car, which could be for safety or repair reasons.

Las luces en el auditorio se apagaron.

English translation of Las luces en el auditorio se apagaron.

The lights in the auditorium went out.

This sentence is describing a situation where the lights in an auditorium suddenly go off.

Las luces del escenario deslumbraron al cantante.

English translation of Las luces del escenario deslumbraron al cantante.

The stage lights dazzled the singer.

This sentence is describing a scenario where a singer is onstage and the bright lights are blinding them.

¿Viste las luces del norte anoche?

English translation of ¿Viste las luces del norte anoche?

Did you see the Northern lights last night?

This sentence is asking if someone saw the Northern lights (natural light display in the Earth's sky) the previous night.

Las luces del semáforo están rotas.

English translation of Las luces del semáforo están rotas.

The traffic light's lights are broken.

This sentence reports a faulty traffic light, which can cause confusion and accidents if not repaired.

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