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1) чистенький; нарядный; ≈ с иголочкиThe good Irishwoman has made our place bright as a new pin (R. Greenwood, ‘The True History of a little Rugamuffin’, ch. II) — Добрая ирландка так убрала наш дом, что все заблестело.
2) сияющий, радостныйHow could the fellow talk like this, and look as bright and pink as a new penny? (J. Galsworthy, ‘The White Monkey’, part III, ch. VII) — И как этот человек мог говорить такие вещи и при этом сиять как новый пятак?
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paзг.oчeнь умный, cooбpaзитeльный, нaxoдчивый, cмышлёный; ж нa лeту вcё cxвaтывaeт (oбыкн. o дeтяx)Be careful what you say in front of the boy. He's bright as a button and can ask the most awkward questionsConcise English-Russian phrasebook > (as) bright as a button
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1) Общая лексика: нарядный, (a new pin, a sixpence) чистенький, "как огурчик", в отличной форме, полный сил, смышлёный, схватывающий на лету2) Макаров: чистенький -
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Общая лексика: чистенькийУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > as bright as a button (a new pin, a sixpence)
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♦ bright /braɪt/A a.1 lucente; luminoso; splendente; vivo; brillante; luccicante: a bright gem, una gemma lucente; bright light, luce viva (o forte, intensa); bright eyes, occhi splendenti; eyes bright with tears, occhi luccicanti di lacrime2 pieno di luce; pieno di sole; soleggiato: a bright room, una stanza luminosa; a bright sky, un cielo luminoso; bright days, giornate di sole; bright weather, tempo soleggiato; a bright spell, una schiarita3 ( di colore) brillante, vivace, vivo, luminoso; ( di oggetto) dai colori vivaci: bright colours, colori vivaci; bright red, rosso vivo; bright flowers, fiori dai colori vivaci4 intelligente; sveglio: a bright face, una faccia intelligente; a bright little girl, una ragazzina sveglia; bright idea, idea intelligente; bell'ideaB avv.● bright and early, di buon'ora; di buon mattino; (come agg.) mattiniero □ (fam.) (as) bright as a button, sveglio; in gamba □ bright-eyed, dagli occhi brillanti (o vivaci); (fig.) vivace, sveglio □ (fam.) bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, pieno di energia; superattivo; pimpante □ the bright lights, le luci e la vita ( di una città) □ (fam. iron., GB) bright spark, intelligentone; furbone; genio □ bright young thing, giovane brillante (spec. negli anni '20) □ to look on the bright side of things, vedere il lato positivo. -
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button ['bʌtən]1 noun(a) (on clothing, bell, switch, sword) bouton m;∎ familiar on the button exactement□ ;∎ $1000 on the button très exactement 1000 dollars;∎ six o'clock on the button six heures tapantes;∎ as bright as a button vif, éveillé∎ chocolate buttons pastilles fpl de chocolat∎ familiar button it or your lip or your mouth! ferme-la!, boucle-la!se boutonner;∎ the blouse buttons at the back le chemisier se boutonne par derrière ou dans le dosBritish old-fashioned groom m, chasseur mTheatre = ami de Cendrillon dans la pantomime 'Cinderella'button mushroom champignon m de couche ou de Paris;Ornithology button quail tridactyle m, turnix m;Botany button tree platane m d'occident(a) (piece of clothing) boutonner(a) (piece of clothing) se boutonner∎ button up! ferme-la!, boucle-la! -
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A n1 (on coat, bell, switch, sword) bouton m ; to do up/to undo a button boutonner/déboutonner un bouton ; chocolate buttons pastilles fpl de chocolat ;4 Comput bouton m.C vi [dress etc] se boutonner.as bright as a button vif/vive d'esprit ; he's a button short ○ il lui manque une case ○ ; on the button ○ ( exactly) au petit poil ○ ; ( on time) à l'heure pile ○ ; to have all one's buttons ○ avoir toute sa tête.■ button up:▶ button [sth] up, button up [sth] boutonner [garment] ; button (up) your lip ○ ! la ferme ○ ! ; the deal is all buttoned up ○ ! l'affaire est dans le sac ○ ! -
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button [ˈbʌtn]1. nouna. bouton m[garment] se boutonner4. compounds* * *['bʌtn] 1.1) (on coat, switch) bouton mto do up/undo a button — boutonner/déboutonner un bouton
2) US ( badge) insigne m, badge m3) Computing bouton m2.intransitive verb [dress, etc] se boutonnerPhrasal Verbs:••as bright as a button — [child] très éveillé/-e
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1. noun1) (a knob or disc used as a fastening: I lost a button off my coat.) botón2) (a small knob pressed to operate something: This button turns the radio on.) botón
2. verb((often with up) to fasten by means of buttons.) abrocharse
3. verb(to catch someone's attention and hold him in conversation: He buttonholed me and began telling me the story of his life.) engancharbutton n botóntr['bʌtən]1 (on clothing, machine) botón nombre masculino; (on doorbell) pulsador nombre masculino, botón nombre masculino1 abrocharse■ how does it button? ¿cómo se abrocha?transitive verb to button / button up1 abrochar, abrocharse\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLbutton your lip! ¡punto en boca!button nose nariz nombre femenino chatabutton mushroom champiñón nombre masculino pequeñobutton ['bʌtən] vt: abrochar, abotonarbutton vi: abrocharse, abotonarsebutton n: botón mn.• botón (TEX, INF) s.m.v.• abotonar v.• abrochar v.• atacar v.'bʌtṇ
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1) ( Clothing) botón mon the button — (esp AmE)
she arrived on the button — llegó en punto or muy puntual
to be as bright as a button — ser* muy despierto, ser* más listo que el hambre (fam); (before n)
button mushroom — champiñón m pequeño
button nose — nariz f chata y pequeña
2) ( switch) botón m
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transitive verb abotonar, abrochar
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vi abotonarse, abrocharsePhrasal Verbs:['bʌtn]1. N1) (on garment, machine) botón mon the button * — [arrive] en punto; (=absolutely exact) exacto
- press or push the right button2) (US) (=badge) insignia f3)Buttons — (esp Brit) (in hotel) botones m inv
2.VT (also: button up) abrochar, abotonar- button one's lip3.VI abrocharse4.CPDbutton lift N — telesquí m
button mushroom N — champiñón m pequeño
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1) ( Clothing) botón mon the button — (esp AmE)
she arrived on the button — llegó en punto or muy puntual
to be as bright as a button — ser* muy despierto, ser* más listo que el hambre (fam); (before n)
button mushroom — champiñón m pequeño
button nose — nariz f chata y pequeña
2) ( switch) botón m
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transitive verb abotonar, abrochar
2.
vi abotonarse, abrocharsePhrasal Verbs: -
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{brait}
I. 1. светъл, ярък
2. блестящ, бляскав, сияен, лъчист, лъскав
3. полиран, излъскан
BRIGHT parts полирани части (на машина)
4. прозрачен (за течност), чист. ясен (за звук)
5. ясен, ведър (за време, деи)
6. светъл, слънчев (за стая и пр.)
7. прен. благоприятен, щастлив, блестящ (за бъдеще, перспекmиви и пр.)
to look on/see the BRIGHT side of things гледам оптимистично на нещата
8. весел, радостен, сияещ
9. жив, оживен
10. умен. надарен, буден, духовит
a BRIGHT idea чудесна идея. щастливо хрумване
II. adv светло, ярко, силно
BRIGHT and early рано-рано, много рано сутринта* * *{brait} а 1. светъл, ярък; 2. блестящ, бляскав, сияен, лъчист;(2) adv светло, ярко, силно;bright and early рано-рано, много ра* * *шарен; ярък; ярко; ясен; слънчев; схватлив; умен; светлозарен; светло; светъл; сияен; блестя; буден; бля; ведър; духовит; лъчист; лъскав;* * *1. a bright idea чудесна идея. щастливо хрумване 2. bright and early рано-рано, много рано сутринта 3. bright parts полирани части (на машина) 4. i. светъл, ярък 5. ii. adv светло, ярко, силно 6. to look on/see the bright side of things гледам оптимистично на нещата 7. блестящ, бляскав, сияен, лъчист, лъскав 8. весел, радостен, сияещ 9. жив, оживен 10. полиран, излъскан 11. прен. благоприятен, щастлив, блестящ (за бъдеще, перспекmиви и пр.) 12. прозрачен (за течност), чист. ясен (за звук) 13. светъл, слънчев (за стая и пр.) 14. умен. надарен, буден, духовит 15. ясен, ведър (за време, деи)* * *bright [brait] I. adj 1. светъл, ярък; 2. блестящ, бляскав, лъчист, сияен, лъскав; \bright eyes блестящи очи; as \bright as a button ( as a sixpence, as a copper penny) разг. съвсем нов, нов-новеничък, чисто нов; 3. полиран, излъскан (напр. за стомана); \bright parts полирани части (на машина); 4. бистър, чист, прозрачен (за течност); 5. ясен (за звук); ясен, ведър (за ден, време); светъл, слънчев (за стая); to become \brighter прояснява се (за времето); 6. прен. щастлив, полезен, благотворен, благоприятен; \bright future ( prospects) светло бъдеще, светли перспективи; to look on ( see) the \bright side of things гледам оптимистично на нещата; 7. весел, жив, оживен; a \bright spark жив (енергичен, жизнен) човек; FONT face=Times_Deutsch◊ adv brightly; 8. буден, умен; духовит; \bright as a button много умен, буден; to keep a \bright look-out следя внимателно, нащрек съм, прен. отварям си очите, внимавам; II. adv светло, силно, ярко (главно с гл. shine); • \bright and early рано-рано; -
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I ['bʌtn]1) (on coat) bottone m.; (on switch, bell) pulsante m., bottone m.2) AE (badge) distintivo m.••II 1. ['bʌtn] 2.as bright as a button — intelligente, sveglio
verbo intransitivo [ dress] abbottonarsi* * *1. noun1) (a knob or disc used as a fastening: I lost a button off my coat.) bottone2) (a small knob pressed to operate something: This button turns the radio on.) bottone, pulsante2. verb((often with up) to fasten by means of buttons.) abbottonare3. verb(to catch someone's attention and hold him in conversation: He buttonholed me and began telling me the story of his life.) attaccare un bottone* * *I ['bʌtn]1) (on coat) bottone m.; (on switch, bell) pulsante m., bottone m.2) AE (badge) distintivo m.••II 1. ['bʌtn] 2.as bright as a button — intelligente, sveglio
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1. noun(on clothing, of electric bell, etc.) Knopf, der2. transitive verb(fasten) zuknöpfen3. intransitive verbbutton one's lip — (Amer. sl.) die Klappe halten (salopp)
[zu]geknöpft werdenPhrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/85012/button_up">button up* * *1. noun1) (a knob or disc used as a fastening: I lost a button off my coat.) der Knopf2) (a small knob pressed to operate something: This button turns the radio on.) der Knopf2. verb 3. verb(to catch someone's attention and hold him in conversation: He buttonholed me and began telling me the story of his life.) in Beschlag nehmen* * *but·ton[ˈbʌtən]I. nto do up/undo one's \buttons seine Knöpfe zu-/aufmachen; (on shirt) sein Hemd zu-/aufknöpfento push a \button auf einen Knopf drücken4.▶ cute as a \button AM goldig▶ to be right on the \button esp AM (be correct) den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen; (at exact time) auf den [Glocken]schlag genau seinII. vt▪ to \button one's coat/jacket den Mantel/die Jacke zuknöpfenIII. vi* * *['bʌtn]1. n1) Knopf mnot worth a button (inf) — keinen Pfifferling wert (inf)
his answer was right on the button (inf) — seine Antwort hat voll ins Schwarze getroffen (inf)
he arrived right on the button (inf) — er kam auf den Glockenschlag (inf)
to push or press the right buttons (fig inf) — es richtig anstellen (inf)
she knew which buttons to press to get what she wanted (fig inf) — sie wusste, wie sie es anstellen musste, um zu bekommen, was sie wollte (inf)
2) (= mushroom) junger Champignon2. vtgarment zuknöpfenbutton your lip (inf) — halt den Mund (inf)
3. vi(garment) geknöpft werden* * *button [ˈbʌtn]A s1. Knopf m:be (as) bright as a button umg ein heller Kopf sein;not be worth a button umg keinen Pfifferling wert sein;be a button short umg nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben;2. (Klingel-, Licht-, Druck-, Schalt-) Knopf m, (Druck) Taste f; COMPUT Schaltfläche f, Button m3. knopfähnlicher Gegenstand, z. B.a) Button m, (Ansteck)Plakette f, (-)Nadel f, Abzeichen nc) MUS (Register)Knopf md) MUS (Spiel)Knopf m (der Ziehharmonika)e) ELEK (Mikrofon)Kapsel ff) Rundkopfmarkierung f (im Straßenverkehr)a) Auge n, Knospe fb) Fruchtknoten mc) kleine oder verkümmerte Fruchtd) junger Pilzhis answer was right on the button bes US seine Antwort traf genau ins Schwarzebutton sth up umg etwas unter Dach und Fach bringen;be all buttoned up umg unter Dach und Fach sein;he’s fairly buttoned up er ist ziemlich zugeknöpft;C v/i1. sich knöpfen lassen, hinten etc geknöpft werdenD adj knöpfbar, mit Knöpfen* * *1. noun(on clothing, of electric bell, etc.) Knopf, der2. transitive verb(fasten) zuknöpfen3. intransitive verbbutton one's lip — (Amer. sl.) die Klappe halten (salopp)
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{'butən}
I. 1. копче
2. бутон
BUTTON switch тех. бутонен изключвател
to press/push/touch the BUTTON натискам копчето/бутона, прен. поставям нещо в ход
3. цветна пъпка, млада, още неразтворена гъба
4. рl разг. прислужник в ливрея, пиколо (в хотел, клуб и пр.) he has all his BUTTONs on той e разумен/разбран/здравомислещ човек
not to get/have one's BUTTONs on не съм с всичкия си, дъската ми хлопа
not to care a brass BUTTON пет пари не давам, не ме интересува
dash my BUTTONs дявол да го вземе! по дяволите! not worth a BUTTON неструващ пукната пара
to take someone by the BUTTON прен. задържам някого с дълъг разговор
II. 1. слагам/зашивам копчета на
2. закопчавам (се) (за рокля и пр.) (и с up)
BUTTONed up воен. sl. в пълен ред/готовност
to BUTTON up one's mouth разг. затварям си устата, мълча
BUTTONed up разг. сдържан, мълчалив (за човек), завършен, изпълнен (за задача и пр.)* * *{'butъn} n 1. копче; 2. бутон; button switch тех. бутонен изключват(2) v 1. слагам/зашивам копчета на; 2. закопчавам (се) (за* * *бутон; закопчавам; копче;* * *1. button switch тех. бутонен изключвател 2. buttoned up воен. sl. в пълен ред/готовност 3. buttoned up разг. сдържан, мълчалив (за човек), завършен, изпълнен (за задача и пр.) 4. dash my buttons дявол да го вземе! по дяволите! not worth a button неструващ пукната пара 5. i. копче 6. ii. слагам/зашивам копчета на 7. not to care a brass button пет пари не давам, не ме интересува 8. not to get/have one's buttons on не съм с всичкия си, дъската ми хлопа 9. pl разг. прислужник в ливрея, пиколо (в хотел, клуб и пр.) he has all his buttons on той e разумен/разбран/здравомислещ човек 10. to button up one's mouth разг. затварям си устата, мълча 11. to press/push/touch the button натискам копчето/бутона, прен. поставям нещо в ход 12. to take someone by the button прен. задържам някого с дълъг разговор 13. бутон 14. закопчавам (се) (за рокля и пр.) (и с up) 15. цветна пъпка, млада, още неразтворена гъба* * *button[bʌtn] I. n 1. копче; 2. бутон; \button switch тех. бутонен изключвател; to press the \button натискам копчето; прен. задействам нещо, поставям нещо в ход; to press ( push) the right \button върша (казвам) точно това, което трябва; зная какво да кажа (да направя); 3. значка, отличителен белег на политическа партия, носен по време на избори; 4. наконечник (на рапира); the \buttons came off the foils наконечниците паднаха от рапирите, прен. страстите се разгорещиха (при спор); 5. цветна пъпка; млада (недозряла) гъба; 6. pl пиколо, прислужник в хотел, клуб и пр.; ливрея; • a hot \button злободневен въпрос; at the touch of a \button веднага, като под команда, незабавно; on the \button точно (за количество, време); to be a \button short, to have lost a \button, not to have all o.'s \buttons, not to get ( have) o.'s \button on разг. хлопа му дъската, не е с всичкия си; he has all his \buttons on той е разумен (разбран, здравомислещ) човек; ( right) on the \button правилно, вярно, точно; as bright as a \button много буден, интелигентен (за дете); not to care a ( brass) \button никак не ме интересува, пет пари не давам, не ми пука; belly \button sl пъп; to burst o.'s \buttons 1) надебелявам, напълнявам; 2) напрягам се прекомерно; not worth a \button не струва пукната пара; to take s.o. by the \button прен. задържам някого на дълъг разговор; II. v 1. слагам копчета на; 2. закопчавам (и \button up); \buttoned up 1) воен. sl в пълен ред, в пълна готовност; 2) в кърпа вързан; сигурен; to \button up o.'s mouth ( lip) разг. затварям си устата, мълча; to \button up o.'s pockets ( purse) разг. скъпя се, икономисвам, пестя, стискам се. -
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1) (shining with much light: bright sunshine.) luminoso, resplandeciente, brillante2) ((of a colour) strong and bold: a bright red car.) vivo3) (cheerful: a bright smile.) radiante, alegre4) (clever: bright children.) inteligente•- brightly- brightness
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bright adj1. brillante2. claro / despejado / soleado3. vivo / fuerte4. inteligente / listo5. brillante / genial6. alegre / animadoyou're very bright and cheerful today! ¡estás muy alegre y animado hoy!tr[braɪt]1 (light, eyes, etc) brillante3 (colour) vivo,-a4 (future) prometedor,-ra5 (clever) inteligente, listo,-a6 (cheerful) alegre, animado,-a\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto look on the bright side mirar el lado positivo de las cosasbright and early muy de mañanathe bright lights figurative use el atractivo de la gran ciudadbright spark figurative use listillobright ['braɪt] adj1) : brillante (dícese del sol, de los ojos), vivo (dícese de un color), claro, fuerte2) cheerful: alegre, animadobright and early: muy temprano3) intelligent: listo, inteligentea bright idea: una idea luminosaadj.• alegre adj.• brillante adj.• claro, -a adj.• espejado, -a adj.• flamante adj.• gayo, -a adj.• halagüeño, -a adj.• inteligente adj.• luciente adj.• lucio, -a adj.• luminoso, -a adj.• lustroso, -a adj.• nítido, -a adj.• pajarero, -a adj.• riente adj.• vivo, -a adj.braɪtadjective -er, -est1)draw the curtains, it's too bright — corre las cortinas, hay demasiada luz
it was a bright, sunny day — era un día de sol radiante
b) < color> fuerte, vivo, brillantea bright red shirt — una camisa de un rojo fuerte or vivo or brillante
2)to get up bright and early — (colloq) levantarse tempranito (fam)
to look on the bright side of something — mirar or ver* el lado bueno de algo
3) ( intelligent) < person> inteligente[braɪt]whose bright idea was it to...? — (iro) ¿quién tuvo la brillante idea de...? (iró)
1. ADJ(compar brighter) (superl brightest)1) (=vivid, shining) [light, sun, reflection] brillante, luminoso; [star, metal] brillante; [surface] resplandeciente; [fire] luminoso; [uniform, bird, flower] lleno de colorido; [eyes] brillante; [colour] fuerte, vivo2) (=sunny) [day, weather] radiante, soleado; [room, house] luminoso, con mucha luza bright October day — un radiante or soleado día de octubre
a bright, sunny day — un día de sol radiante
the outlook is brighter for tomorrow — (Met) la previsión meteorológica para mañana es que hará mejor tiempo
3) (=cheerful) [person] alegre, animado; [face, expression, smile] radiante; [voice] lleno de animación- look on the bright side4) (=clever) [person] listo, inteligente; [idea] brillante, genialwas it your bright idea to let the children do the washing-up? — iro ¿ha sido tuya la brillante or genial idea de dejar que los niños laven los platos?
whose bright idea was that? — iro ¿quién tuvo or de quién fue esa brillante idea?
5) (=promising) [future] brillante, prometedor; [outlook, prospects, start] prometedorthe future looks bright (for him) — el futuro se le presenta brillante or prometedor
2.ADV3.CPDbright lights NPL — (US) (Aut) luces fpl largas
he was attracted by the bright lights of the big city — (fig) se sentía atraído por las luces de neón de la gran ciudad
bright spark * N — iro listillo(-a) m / f
you're a bright spark, aren't you! — ¡te has pasado de listo!
* * *[braɪt]adjective -er, -est1)draw the curtains, it's too bright — corre las cortinas, hay demasiada luz
it was a bright, sunny day — era un día de sol radiante
b) < color> fuerte, vivo, brillantea bright red shirt — una camisa de un rojo fuerte or vivo or brillante
2)to get up bright and early — (colloq) levantarse tempranito (fam)
to look on the bright side of something — mirar or ver* el lado bueno de algo
3) ( intelligent) < person> inteligentewhose bright idea was it to...? — (iro) ¿quién tuvo la brillante idea de...? (iró)
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1. [braıt] n поэт.яркость, свет2. [braıt] a1. 1) яркий; блестящий; светлыйbright star [flash, colours] - яркая звезда [вспышка, -ие цвета]
bright eyes - блестящие /ясные/ глаза
bright annealing - тех. светлый отжиг
2) благоприятный, радужный, полный надежд2. ясный ( о звуке)3. светлый, прозрачный ( о жидкости)4. полированный5. блестящий, великолепныйbright reply [plan] - блестящий ответ [план]
bright idea - блестящая /великолепная/ идея
6. способный, сообразительный, смышлёныйbright boy - способный /смышлёный/ мальчик
7. весёлый; живой, полный бодрости, оптимизмаto keep bright in spite of one's misfortune - не терять бодрости духа несмотря на несчастье
8. острый, насторожённыйto keep a bright lookout - быть начеку, сохранять бдительность
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to look on the bright side (of things) - смотреть на вещи оптимистически3. [braıt] = brightlyas bright as a button /a new pin, a sixpence/ - чистенький, нарядный
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braɪt
1. прил.
1) а) яркий;
блестящий;
светящийся, отражающий свет;
ясный, погожий;
чистый, прозрачный The long array of bright helmets. ≈ Длинный ряд сияющих шлемов. б) радостный, сияющий от счастья в) подающий надежды, обнадеживающий( о человеке, но не только) Chances of success brighter than any that had offered themselves. ≈ Шансы на победу больше, чем когда-либо случалось. ∙ Syn: brilliant, effulgent, glowing, incandescent, radiant, resplendent, shining, beaming Ant: dim, dull, gloomy, obscure
2) красивый, привлекательный A bright lady, surpassingly fair. ≈ Женщина прекрасная, красоты несказанной
3) яркий, сочный( о цвете, свете) ;
светлый( о цвете табачных листьев особого сорта) bright light brightwork
4) ясный, четкий( о ноте, звуке)
5) знаменитый, прославленный, великолепный The wisest, brightest, meanest of mankind. ≈ Из людей мудрейшие, знаменитейшие, пошлейшие. Exhibited a bright example of the most heroic valour. ≈ Показал великолепный пример поистине героической доблести.
6) занимательный, интересный( о разговоре, о предмете беседы) ;
также употребляется по отношению к человеку, который ведет занимательные, увлекательные разговоры;
умный, сметливый (обычно по отношению к младшему поколению) He turned up today as jaunty and bright as a young buck of twenty-five. ≈ Он был сегодня весел и увлекателен как никогда, выглядел этаким двадцатипятилетним "жеребцом". He's a bright specimen! ≈ шутл. Он всем головам голова! bright young thing Syn: sharp, keen ∙ bright-eyed and bushy-tailed look on the bright side of things
2. нареч.
1) ярко( также используется brightly) The spires that glow so bright! ≈ Как ярко сверкают шпили! bright and early Syn: brilliantly
2) перен. ярко, блестяще, великолепно яркость, свет - in the * of the moon при свете луны яркий;
блестящий;
светлый - * star яркая звезда - * day светлый день - * red ярко-красный - * eyes блестящие /ясные/ глаза - * annealing( техническое) светлый отжиг благоприятный, радужный, полный надежд - * future светлое будущее - * prospects радужные перспективы ясный (о звуке) светлый, прозрачный (о жидкости) - * wine прозрачное вино полированный блестящий, великолепный - * reply блестящий ответ - * idea блестящая /великолепная/ идея способный, сообразительный, смышленый - * boy способный /смышленый/ мальчик - * imagination живое воображение веселый, живой, полный бодрости, оптимизма - * to keep * in spite of one's misfortune не терять бодрости духа, несмотря на несчастье острый, настороженный - * to keep a * lookout быть начеку, сохранять бдительность > to look on the * side (of things) смотреть на вещи оптимистически > as * as a button /a new pin, a sixpence/ чистенький, нарядный ярко bright блестящий;
великолепный ~ веселый;
to look on the bright side( of things) оптимистически смотреть на вещи ~ полированный ~ светлый, прозрачный (о жидкости) ~ способный, смышленый;
живой, расторопный ~ яркий;
блестящий;
светлый ~ яркий ~ ярко;
блестяще ~ ясный (о звуке) ~ веселый;
to look on the bright side (of things) оптимистически смотреть на вещи -
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f.1 light.apagar la luz to switch off the lightestas farolas dan poca luz these streetlights don't shine very brightly o aren't very brighta la luz de in the light ofa plena luz del día in the full light of dayarrojar luz sobre to shed light ona todas luces whichever way you look at itdar a luz (un niño) to give birth (to a child)dar luz verde to give the green light o the go-aheadsacar a la luz to bring to light2 electricity.cortar la luz to cut off the electricity supplyse ha ido la luz the lights have gone outpagar (el recibo de) la luz to pay the electricity (bill)3 gap.4 luz.5 airway.* * *► nombre femenino (pl luces)1 (gen) light2 familiar (electricidad) electricity3 (iluminación) lighting4 ARQUITECTURA span5 (modelo) torch\a la luz del día in daylighta plena luz del día in broad daylighta todas luces obviously, clearlydar a luz to give birthdar luz verde a to give the green light tosacar a la luz to bring to lightsalir a la luz to come outluces de cruce dipped headlightsluces de posición sidelightsluces cortas dipped headlightsluces de carretera full beamluz del día daylightluz del sol sunlightluces largas full beam* * *noun f.1) light2) electricity3) span•* * *SF1) (=claridad) lightuna casa con mucha luz — a very bright house, a house that gets a lot of light
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a media luz, la habitación estaba a media luz — the room was in half-darkness•
a primera luz — at first lightaparta de ahí, que me quitas o tapas la luz — get out of the way, you're in my light
estar entre dos luces — * (=borracho) to be mellow, be tipsy
- ver la luz al final del túnelluz del día, se despierta con la luz del día — she wakes up when it gets light o liter at first light
con la luz del día lo veremos de otra manera — we'll see things differently in the cold light of day
luz de (la) luna, a la luz de la luna — by the light of the moon, by moonlight
luz de las velas, a la luz de las velas — by candlelight
brillarluz y sonido, un espectáculo de luz y sonido — a son et lumière show
2) (=lámpara, foco) light•
apagar la luz — to switch o turn o put the light offluces altas — Chile full-beam headlights (Brit), high beams (EEUU)
luces cortas — dipped headlights, low beams (EEUU)
poner las luces cortas o Chile bajas — to dip one's headlights, dim one's headlights (EEUU)
luces de aterrizaje — (Aer) landing lights
luces de balización — (Aer) runway lights
luces de carretera — full-beam headlights (Brit), high beams (EEUU)
poner las luces de carretera — to put one's headlights on full beam o (EEUU) high beam
poner las luces de cruce — to dip one's headlights, dim one's headlights (EEUU)
luces de frenado, luces de freno — brake lights
luces largas — = luces de carretera
luces traseras — rear lights, tail lamps
luz de Bengala — (Mil) flare, star-shell; LAm (=fuego de artificio) sparkler
luz de cortesía — courtesy light; CAm sidelight
luz de situación — sidelight, parking light
luz piloto — sidelight, parking light
luz relámpago — (Fot) flashlight
dar luz verde a un proyecto — to give a project the go-ahead o the green light
recibir luz verde — to get the go-ahead o the green light
traje IIluz vuelta — Méx direction indicator
3) (=suministro de electricidad) electricity¿cuánto has pagado de luz este mes? — how much was your electricity bill this month?
4) (tb: luz pública)ver la luz — [libro, disco] to appear, come out
5) (Med)6) Cono Sur (=ventaja)7) (=aclaración) lightarrojar luz sobre algo — to cast o shed o throw light on sth
8) (Arquit) [de puerta, hueco] span; [de edificio] window, opening; [de puente] spancorto de luces, de pocas luces — dim, stupid
10) ( Hist, Literat)12) And ** dough **, money* * *1)a) ( claridad) lightluces y sombras — (Art) light and shade
entre dos luces — (liter) ( al amanecer) at daybreak (liter); ( al anochecer) at twilight (liter)
sacar algo a la luz — <secreto/escándalo> to bring something to light; < publicación> to bring out
salir a la luz — secreto/escándalo to come to light; publicación to come out
tener pocas luces — (fam) to be dim-witted
ver la luz — (liter) persona to come into the world (liter); publicación to be published ( for the first time)
a todas luces: esto es, a todas luces, una injusticia — whichever way you look at it, this is an injustice
2) (fam) ( electricidad) electricityse fue la luz — ( en una casa) the electricity went off; ( en una zona) there was a power cut
3) ( dispositivo) lightencender or (AmL) prender la luz — to turn on o switch on the light
apagar la luz — to turn off o switch off the light
comerse una or la luz — (Ven fam) to go through a red light
dar luz verde a algo — to give something the green light
4) (Arquit, Ing) span* * *= illumination, light, power, light fitting, light fixture, lighting fixture.Ex. Also if the illumination is uneven, comfort conditions can be impaired.Ex. Examination reveals positions on the cards where the light passes through all the cards in a stack.Ex. This article covers requirements of space, power, environment, security and alarm systems, and data and telecommunications.Ex. During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.Ex. By replacing the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home with energy-saving models, you can save more than $65 each year.Ex. Deuxville's main downtown library was beautifully decorated in rare woods and marbles, bronze lighting fixtures and stained glass.----* a años luz de = light years away from.* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.* a la luz del día = in the light of day.* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.* a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.* año luz = light year.* apagar la luz = turn + the light off.* apagón de luz = electrical power blackout.* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.* araña de luces = chandelier.* arrojar luz = shed + light (on/upon), shed + understanding.* arrojar luz sobre = throw + light on, cast + light on.* a todas luces = patently.* bombilla de la luz = light bulb.* con poca luz = badly-lit.* contador de la luz = electric meter, electricity meter.* corte de luz = power outage, power failure, outage, disruption in the flow of electricity, power cut.* corto de luces = dim [dimmer -comp., dimmest -sup.], dim-witted [dimwitted].* dar a luz = birth, deliver.* dar a luz a = give + birth to.* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* de pocas luces = dim [dimmer -comp., dimmest -sup.], dim-witted [dimwitted].* desvanecerse la luz = light + fail.* emisor de luz = light-emitting.* emitir luz = emit + light.* encender la luz = turn + the light on.* enchufe de la luz = light socket.* epilepsia causada por la luz = photosensitive epilepsy.* epilético sensible a la luz = photosensitive epileptic.* exponer a la luz = expose to + light.* exponer a la luz del día = expose to + daylight.* exponer a la luz del sol = expose to + sunlight.* fuente de luz = light source.* hacer que se encienda una luz = activate + light.* haz de luz = beam.* inducido por la luz = light-induced.* LED [diodo emisor de luz] = LED [light-emitting diode].* llenar de luz = flood with + light, brighten up.* luces de emergencia = blackout facilities, hazard lights.* luz + apagarse = light + go out.* luz artificial = artificial light.* luz cálida = warm white light.* luz cegadora = blinding light.* luz de aviso = warning light.* luz débil = glimmer.* luz de emergencia = emergency warning light.* luz de frenado = brake light, stoplamp, stoplight.* luz de freno = brake light, stoplamp, stoplight.* luz de la luna = moonlight.* luz delantera = headlight, headlamp.* luz de las estrellas = starlight.* luz del día = daylight.* luz del sol = sunlight, sunshine.* luz de mesa = table light.* luz de mesita de noche = bedside lamp.* luz descendente = downlight.* luz deslumbradora = glare.* luz embutida = recessed light, recessed downlight, downlight.* luz empotrada = recessed light, recessed downlight, downlight.* luz guía = beacon light.* luz natural = daylight, natural daylight, natural light.* luz piloto = pilot light.* luz posterior = tail light.* luz roja = red light.* luz tenue = glimmer.* luz trasera = tail light.* luz ultravioleta = UV light.* luz verde = green light, go-ahead.* luz y guía = lodestar.* media luz = half-light.* noche de luz de luna = moonlight night.* no expuesto a la luz = unexposed.* no tener pocas luces = as daft as a brush.* plantear a la luz de = discuss + in the light of.* poste de la luz = lamppost, light pole.* punto de luz = power point, electrical outlet, socket outlet, outlet.* rayo de luz = light beam, light ray, ray of light.* reflejar la luz = trap + light.* sacar a la luz = bring to + light, dredge up.* salir a la luz = come to + light, go + live.* sensible a la luz = light-sensitive.* Siglo de las Luces, el = Enlightenment, the, Age of Enlightenment, the.* sin luz de luna = moonless.* tener pocas luces = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, knucklehead.* toma de luz = outlet, power point, socket, socket outlet.* toques de luz = highlights.* un rayo de luz esperanzador = a faint glimmer of light.* velocidad de la luz, la = speed of light, the.* ver la luz = see + the light.* ver la luz al final del túnel = see + the light at the end of the tunnel.* ver la luz del día = see + the light of day.* * *1)a) ( claridad) lightluces y sombras — (Art) light and shade
entre dos luces — (liter) ( al amanecer) at daybreak (liter); ( al anochecer) at twilight (liter)
sacar algo a la luz — <secreto/escándalo> to bring something to light; < publicación> to bring out
salir a la luz — secreto/escándalo to come to light; publicación to come out
tener pocas luces — (fam) to be dim-witted
ver la luz — (liter) persona to come into the world (liter); publicación to be published ( for the first time)
a todas luces: esto es, a todas luces, una injusticia — whichever way you look at it, this is an injustice
2) (fam) ( electricidad) electricityse fue la luz — ( en una casa) the electricity went off; ( en una zona) there was a power cut
3) ( dispositivo) lightencender or (AmL) prender la luz — to turn on o switch on the light
apagar la luz — to turn off o switch off the light
comerse una or la luz — (Ven fam) to go through a red light
dar luz verde a algo — to give something the green light
4) (Arquit, Ing) span* * *= illumination, light, power, light fitting, light fixture, lighting fixture.Ex: Also if the illumination is uneven, comfort conditions can be impaired.
Ex: Examination reveals positions on the cards where the light passes through all the cards in a stack.Ex: This article covers requirements of space, power, environment, security and alarm systems, and data and telecommunications.Ex: During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.Ex: By replacing the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home with energy-saving models, you can save more than $65 each year.Ex: Deuxville's main downtown library was beautifully decorated in rare woods and marbles, bronze lighting fixtures and stained glass.* a años luz de = light years away from.* a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.* a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.* a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.* a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.* a la luz del día = in the light of day.* a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.* a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.* año luz = light year.* apagar la luz = turn + the light off.* apagón de luz = electrical power blackout.* a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.* araña de luces = chandelier.* arrojar luz = shed + light (on/upon), shed + understanding.* arrojar luz sobre = throw + light on, cast + light on.* a todas luces = patently.* bombilla de la luz = light bulb.* con poca luz = badly-lit.* contador de la luz = electric meter, electricity meter.* corte de luz = power outage, power failure, outage, disruption in the flow of electricity, power cut.* corto de luces = dim [dimmer -comp., dimmest -sup.], dim-witted [dimwitted].* dar a luz = birth, deliver.* dar a luz a = give + birth to.* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* de pocas luces = dim [dimmer -comp., dimmest -sup.], dim-witted [dimwitted].* desvanecerse la luz = light + fail.* emisor de luz = light-emitting.* emitir luz = emit + light.* encender la luz = turn + the light on.* enchufe de la luz = light socket.* epilepsia causada por la luz = photosensitive epilepsy.* epilético sensible a la luz = photosensitive epileptic.* exponer a la luz = expose to + light.* exponer a la luz del día = expose to + daylight.* exponer a la luz del sol = expose to + sunlight.* fuente de luz = light source.* hacer que se encienda una luz = activate + light.* haz de luz = beam.* inducido por la luz = light-induced.* LED [diodo emisor de luz] = LED [light-emitting diode].* llenar de luz = flood with + light, brighten up.* luces de emergencia = blackout facilities, hazard lights.* luz + apagarse = light + go out.* luz artificial = artificial light.* luz cálida = warm white light.* luz cegadora = blinding light.* luz de aviso = warning light.* luz débil = glimmer.* luz de emergencia = emergency warning light.* luz de frenado = brake light, stoplamp, stoplight.* luz de freno = brake light, stoplamp, stoplight.* luz de la luna = moonlight.* luz delantera = headlight, headlamp.* luz de las estrellas = starlight.* luz del día = daylight.* luz del sol = sunlight, sunshine.* luz de mesa = table light.* luz de mesita de noche = bedside lamp.* luz descendente = downlight.* luz deslumbradora = glare.* luz embutida = recessed light, recessed downlight, downlight.* luz empotrada = recessed light, recessed downlight, downlight.* luz guía = beacon light.* luz natural = daylight, natural daylight, natural light.* luz piloto = pilot light.* luz posterior = tail light.* luz roja = red light.* luz tenue = glimmer.* luz trasera = tail light.* luz ultravioleta = UV light.* luz verde = green light, go-ahead.* luz y guía = lodestar.* media luz = half-light.* noche de luz de luna = moonlight night.* no expuesto a la luz = unexposed.* no tener pocas luces = as daft as a brush.* plantear a la luz de = discuss + in the light of.* poste de la luz = lamppost, light pole.* punto de luz = power point, electrical outlet, socket outlet, outlet.* rayo de luz = light beam, light ray, ray of light.* reflejar la luz = trap + light.* sacar a la luz = bring to + light, dredge up.* salir a la luz = come to + light, go + live.* sensible a la luz = light-sensitive.* Siglo de las Luces, el = Enlightenment, the, Age of Enlightenment, the.* sin luz de luna = moonless.* tener pocas luces = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, knucklehead.* toma de luz = outlet, power point, socket, socket outlet.* toques de luz = highlights.* un rayo de luz esperanzador = a faint glimmer of light.* velocidad de la luz, la = speed of light, the.* ver la luz = see + the light.* ver la luz al final del túnel = see + the light at the end of the tunnel.* ver la luz del día = see + the light of day.* * *A1 (claridad) lightla luz del sol the sunlighta las 10 de la noche todavía hay luz it's still light at 10 o'clock at nightla habitación tiene mucha luz it's a very light room, the room gets a lot of lightme está dando la luz en los ojos the light's in my eyesa plena luz del día in broad daylightesta bombilla da muy poca luz this bulb isn't very bright o doesn't give off much lightno leas con tan poca luz don't read in such poor lightla habitación estaba a media luz the room was in semi-darkness/half-lightesta planta necesita mucha luz this plant needs a lot of lightme estás tapando or quitando la luz you're in my light, you're blocking the lightclaro como la luz del día: fue él, eso está claro como la luz del día it was him, that's patently obvious, it was him, it's as plain as daylightbueno ¿te ha quedado claro? — como la luz del día right, is that clear then? — crystal cleardar a luz to give birthdio a luz (a) un precioso bebé she gave birth to a beautiful baby boyentre dos luces ( liter) (al amanecer) at daybreak ( liter), at first light ( liter), at dawn; (al anochecer) at twilight ( liter), at dusksacar algo a la luz ‹secreto/escándalo› to bring sth to light;‹publicación› to bring outsalir a la luz «secreto/escándalo» to come to light;«publicación» to come outel diario salió a la luz en 1951 the newspaper first came out o was first published in 1951el segundo número nunca salió a la luz the second issue never saw the light of day o was never publishedtiene pocas luces he's a bit dim-witted o dim, he's not very brightser una luz ( Arg); to be as bright as a button«publicación» to be published ( for the first time)2(que permite la comprensión): a la luz de los últimos acontecimientos in the light of recent eventsarrojar or echar luz sobre algo to throw o cast o shed light on stha todas luces: esto es, a todas luces, una injusticia whichever way o however o no matter how you look at it, this is an injusticehacérsele la luz a algn: entonces se me hizo la luz then it became clear to meCompuestos:artificial lightwhite lightoverhead lightnatural lightblack lightB ( fam) (electricidad) electricityles cortaron la luz their electricity was cut offel recibo de la luz the electricity billse fue la luz (en la casa) the power went off, the electricity went (off); (en toda la calle, zona) there was a power cutC (dispositivo) lightse ha fundido la luz del cuarto de baño the bathroom light's fused o goneencender or ( AmL) prender la luz to turn on o switch on the lightda la luzor dale a la luz ( Esp); turn on o switch on the lightapagar la luz to turn off o switch off the light¿qué haces todavía con la luz encendida or ( AmL) prendida? what are you doing with the light still on?las luces de la ciudad the city lightsdejó la luz de la mesita encendida he left the table lamp oncruzó con la luz roja she crossed when the lights were redbrillar con luces propias: un discípulo suyo que ya brilla con luces propias a student of his who has now become a great scholar ( o performer etc) in his own right, a student of his who has now become famous in his own rightdar luz verde a algo to give sth the green light o the go-aheadCompuestos:fpl dipped headlights (pl)fpl warning lights (pl)fpl landing lights (pl)fpl parking lights (pl)fpl colored* lights (pl)fpl dipped headlights (pl)fpl clearance lights (pl)fpl navigation lights (pl)fpl runway lightsfpl:pon las luces largas put the headlights on main o full beamA ( Art) light and shadeB (aspectos buenos y malos) the good and the badluces y sombras en el balance del gobierno the good and bad aspects of the government’s performancecourtesy lightcourtesy lightstoplight, brake light ( BrE)( Arg) indicatormercury vapor* lampneon lightsodium vapor* lamppilot lightson et lumièreD ( Taur):siempre había soñado con vestirse de luces he had always dreamed of becoming a bullfightertraje de luces (↑ traje (1))* * *
luz sustantivo femenino
1 ( en general) light;
me da la luz en los ojos the light's in my eyes;
a plena luz del día in broad daylight;
este reflector da mucha luz this spotlight is very bright;
leer con poca luz to read in poor light;
a la luz de los últimos acontecimientos in the light of recent events;
a todas luces: whichever way you look at it;
dar a luz to give birth;
sacar algo a la luz ‹secreto/escándalo› to bring sth to light;
‹ publicación› to bring out;◊ salir a la luz [secreto/escándalo] to come to light;
[ publicación] to come out
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se fue la luz ( en una casa) the electricity went off;
( en una zona) there was a power cut
encender or (AmL) prender or (Esp) dar la luz to turn on o switch on the light;◊ apagar la luz to turn off o switch off the light;
cruzar con la luz roja to cross when the lights are red;
luces de estacionamiento or (Esp) de situación parking lights (pl) (AmE), sidelights (pl) (BrE);
luces de cruce or cortas or (AmL) bajas dipped headlights (pl);
poner las luces largas or altas to put the headlights on high (AmE) o (BrE) full beam;
luz de frenado stoplight, brake light (BrE);
luz de giro (Arg) indicator
luz sustantivo femenino
1 light
luz natural, sunlight
2 (foco) light: apaga las luces, por favor, put out the lights, please
3 (electricidad) me cortaron la luz, my electricity has been cut off
4 Auto light
luz larga, headlights pl; luces de cruce, dipped headlights
luces de posición, sidelights 5 luces, (entendimiento) intelligence sing; tener pocas luces, to be dim-witted 6 traje de luces, bullfighter's costume
♦ Locuciones: figurado dar a luz, (parir) to give birth to
figurado dar luz verde a, to give the green light to
a la luz de, in the light of
a todas luces, obviously
' luz' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amortiguar
- ancha
- ancho
- año
- apagar
- apagada
- apagado
- aviso
- brillar
- brillo
- buena
- bueno
- cañón
- cegador
- cegadora
- cobrador
- cobradora
- contador
- corta
- cortar
- corto
- dar
- débil
- desconectar
- deslumbrar
- día
- divisar
- domiciliar
- encenderse
- enchufar
- enfocar
- escasa
- escaso
- gasto
- haz
- interruptor
- irradiar
- linterna
- oscilar
- oscuras
- oscuridad
- piloto
- precisa
- preciso
- proyectar
- proyector
- ráfaga
- rayo
- reflector
- reflectora
English:
beam
- birth
- blaze
- blind
- blink
- board
- bright
- brilliance
- brownout
- burn
- candlelight
- cast
- catch
- chink
- come through
- cut out
- dark
- day
- daylight
- deflect
- die
- diffuse
- dim
- disconnect
- dull
- electricity bill
- emit
- exposure
- fade
- flash
- flicker
- fluorescent light
- fuel
- give off
- glare
- glaring
- glimmer
- glow
- glowing
- go off
- go on
- go out
- go-ahead
- infrared
- lay on
- leave on
- light
- light year
- moonlight
- nod
* * *luz nf1. [foco, energía, luminosidad] light;[destello] flash (of light);se veía una luz a lo lejos a light could be seen in the distance;estas farolas dan poca luz these streetlights don't shine very brightly o aren't very bright;esta habitación tiene mucha luz you get a lot of sunlight in this room;ya no hay luz a esas horas it's no longer light at that time of day, the light has gone by that time of day;apagar la luz to switch off the light;la habitación estaba a media luz [con luz natural] it was almost dark in the room;[con luz artificial] the room was dimly lit;ponlo a la luz, que lo veamos mejor hold it up to the light so we can see it better;con las primeras luces [al amanecer] at first light;quitarle la luz a alguien [ponerse en medio] to block sb's light;leer a la luz de una vela to read by the light of a candle;una cena a la luz de las velas a candlelit dinner;Figa la luz de [los hechos, los acontecimientos] in the light of;a plena luz del día in the full light of day;arrojar luz sobre to shed light on;a todas luces whichever way you look at it;dar a luz (un niño) to give birth (to a child);con luz y taquígrafos with absolute transparency;dar luz verde (a) to give the green light o the go-ahead (to);Literario [entre la noche y el día] at first light; Fam Fig [achispado] tipsy;sacar algo a la luz [revelar] to bring sth to light;[publicar] to bring sth out, to publish sth;salir a la luz [descubrirse] to come to light;[publicarse] to come out; RP Famser una luz to be a bright spark;ver la luz [publicación, informe] to see the light of day;[tras penalidades] to see the light at the end of the tunnel luz blanca white light;luz cenital light from above;luz del día daylight;luz de discoteca strobe light;luz eléctrica electric light;luz de luna moonlight;RP luz mala will-o'-the-wisp;luz natural [del sol] natural light;luz de neón neon light;luz del sol sunlight;luz solar sunlight2. [electricidad] electricity;cortar la luz a alguien to cut off sb's electricity supply;se ha ido la luz the lights have gone out;pagar (el recibo de) la luz to pay the electricity (bill)3.luces [de automóvil] lights;darle las luces a alguien to flash (one's lights) at sb;dejarse las luces del coche puestas to leave one's lights onAm luces altas: Am luces bajas Br dipped headlights, US low beams;luces de carretera: [m5] poner las luces de carretera to put one's headlights on Br full o US high beam;luces de frenado brake lights;luces de freno brake lights;luces de gálibo clearance lights;Arg luz de giro Br indicator, US turn signal;luz de marcha atrás reversing light;luces de navegación navigation lights;luces de niebla fog lamps o lights;luces de posición sidelights;luces de señalización traffic lights;luces de situación sidelights;luces de tráfico traffic lights;4.[ancho de ventana] spanluces [inteligencia] intelligence;* * *f light;a la luz del día in daylight;dar la luz turn on the light;arrojar luz sobre algo fig shed light on s.th.;dar a luz give birth to;sacar a la luz fig bring to light;salir a la luz fig come to light;a todas luces evidently, clearly;de pocas luces fig fam dim fam, not very bright* * *1) : light2) : lighting4) : window, opening5) : light, lamp6) : span, spread (between supports)7)a la luz de : in light of8)dar a luz : to give birth9)traje de luces : matador's costume* * *luz n1. (en general) light2. (electricidad) electricity
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