luz de posición
position light
The Spanish phrase 'luz de posición' translates to 'position light' in English. In automotive terms, it refers to a small, usually white or red, light on a vehicle that helps to indicate its position and width. These lights are generally visible from both front and rear, and are always on when a vehicle is in operation, irrespective of whether it is day or night. They are typically less bright than headlights and are usually placed at the corners of a vehicle. The purpose of these position lights is to make the vehicle visible to other drivers and pedestrians, thereby increasing safety.
Example sentences using: luz de posición
Debes encender la luz de posición cuando el sol se está poniendo.
You should turn on the position light when the sun is setting.
This phrase advises someone to turn on their position light, which could refer to a light on a vehicle, potentially for safety reasons, as the sun sets and visibility decreases.
La luz de posición de mi coche no funciona correctamente.
The position light of my car is not working properly.
This sentence expresses a problem with the speaker's position light on their car. The position light might be causing some sort of issue and might need fixing.
El barco tenía una luz de posición muy brillante en la noche.
The ship had a very bright position light at night.
This sentence describes a ship with a very bright position light that was noticeable during the night, implying that the light was strong enough for the speaker to see it from a distance.