LIT - Translation from English into Spanish

lit [Am lɪt, Brit lɪt] pt & pt part light

Lit, lit N

Lit → literature

literature [Am ˈlɪdərətʃər, ˈlɪdərəˌtʃʊr, Brit ˈlɪt(ə)rətʃə] N U

1. literature (art):

literature: literatura f

2. literature (published works):

literature: bibliografía f

literature: material m publicado

3. literature (promotional material):

literature: folletos mpl

literature: información f

chick lit [Am, Brit] N U inf LIT

chick lit: chick lit f

chick lit: literatura f para la mujer moderna

I. light up <pt & pp lit> VB [Am laɪt -, Brit lʌɪt -] (v + adv)

1. light up eyes/face:

light up: iluminarse

his face lit up: se le iluminó la cara

2. light up (smoke):

he settled back in his chair and lit up: se arrellanó en el sillón y encendió or prendió un cigarrillo (or su pipa etc.)

II. light up <pt & pp lit> VB [Am laɪt -, Brit lʌɪt -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. light up face:

light up: iluminar

2. light up (illuminate):

light up: iluminar

the streets were all lit up: las calles estaban todas iluminadas

3. light up cigar/pipe:

light up: encender

light up: prender

I. light¹ [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] N

1. light U (illumination):

light: luz f

a ray of light: un rayo de luz

light and shade: luz y sombra

light and shade ART: claroscuro m

artificial/natural light: luz artificial/natural

by the light of the moon/a candle: a la luz de la luna/una vela

you shouldn't read in this light: no deberías leer con esta luz

hold it up to the light: ponlo al trasluz or a contraluz

you're standing in my light: me tapas or me quitas la luz

you're standing in my light: me haces sombra

bring it into the light: tráelo a la luz

while the light lasts: mientras haya luz

in or by the cold light of day it didn't seem such a good idea: al pensarlo mejor or en frío, no parecía tan buena idea

at first light: al clarear (el día)

at first light: con las primeras luces

let there be light BIBL: hágase la luz

(to be) the light of sb's life: (ser) la niña de los ojos de alguien

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to come to light: salir a la luz

to hide one's light under a bushel: ser modesto

to see the light: abrir los ojos

to see the light: comprender las cosas

to see the light REL: ver la luz

to see (the) light at the end of the tunnel: vislumbrar el fin de sus (or mis etc.) problemas

to see (the) light at the end of the tunnel: ir saliendo del túnel

to see the light (of day): ver la luz (del día)

he first saw the light of day in April, 1769: nació or vino al mundo en el mes de abril de 1769

to throw or cast or shed light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

attr light waves: ondas fpl luminosas

2.1. light C:

light (source of light): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

to turn the light off: apagar la luz

to turn the light on: encender la luz

to turn the light on: prender la luz LatAm

to turn the light on: dar la luz Spain

shine the light over here: enfoca or alumbra aquí

lights out!: ¡apaguen las luces!

lights! CINE, THEAT: ¡luces!

she wanted to see her name in lights: quería ver su nombre en las marquesinas or en letras de neón

the bright lights of the big city: las luces de la gran ciudad

landing/navigation lights: luces fpl de aterrizaje/navegación

to go out like a light inf (become unconscious): caer(se) redondo

to go out like a light (fall asleep): dormirse como un tronco

to go out like a light (fall asleep): caer como piedra LatAm inf

2.2. light C (of car, bicycle):

light: luz f

dip your lights: pon las cortas

dip your lights: pon las bajas Chil

2.3. light C:

traffic light: semáforo m

don't shoot/jump the lights: no te saltes el semáforo

don't shoot/jump the lights: no te comas la luz roja inf

the lights were against us: nos tocaron los semáforos en contra or en rojo

2.4. light C (in lighthouse):

light: faro m

3.1. light (aspect) no pl:

to see sth/sb in a good/bad light: ver algo/a alguien con buenos/malos ojos

I suddenly saw her in a new light: de pronto la vi con otros ojos

seen in this light: visto así

this puts matters in a new light, this sheds a new light on matters: esto cambia la perspectiva or el panorama

it didn't show him in a very good/flattering light: no daba una imagen demasiado buena/favorable de él

3.2. light:

in the light of or Am also in light of as prep: a la luz de

in the light of or Am also in light of as prep: en vista de

4. light C (for igniting):

have you got a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

to put a or set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

to strike a light: encender un fósforo

to strike a light: encender una cerilla Spain

to strike a light: encender un cerillo AmC Mex

5.1. light <lights, pl > (windows) ARCHIT:

light sometimes sing: luces fpl

5.2. light <lights, pl > FOOD:

light: pulmón m

5.3. light <lights, pl > (beliefs) dated:

by/according to sb's lights: a/según su (or mi etc.) entender

6.1. light U (low-calorie beer):

light Am: cerveza f light

light Am: cerveza f de bajo contenido calórico

6.2. light C (cigarette):

light: cigarrillo m light

light: cigarrillo m de bajo contenido en alquitrán

6.3. light U (light ale) Brit:

light inf: cerveza f rubia

II. light¹ <pt & pp lighted or lit> [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] VB trans

1. light (set alight):

light fire/lamp/heater/cigarette: encender

light fire/lamp/heater/cigarette: prender

2. light < pt & pp lit> (illuminate):

light room/scene: iluminar

a dimly/brightly lit street: una calle poco/muy iluminada

she lit the way for him with a flashlight: le alumbró el camino con una linterna

III. light¹ <pt & pp lighted or lit> [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] VB intr

light wood/fire/match/cigarette:

light: encenderse

light: prender

IV. light¹ <lighter lightest> [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] ADJ

1. light (pale):

light green/brown: claro

2. light (bright):

it gets light very early these days: ahora amanece or aclara muy temprano

it's already light: ya es de día

it's already light: ya está claro

white paint makes a room look lighter: la pintura blanca le da más luz a una habitación

I. light² <lighter lightest> [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] ADJ

1.1. light (not heavy):

light load/fabric: ligero

light load/fabric: liviano esp LatAm

light voice: suave

it's lighter than the other one: pesa menos que el otro

it's lighter than the other one: es más ligero que el otro

it's lighter than the other one: es más liviano que el otro esp LatAm

the film was light on laughs: la película tenía poco de divertida

with a light tone: en tono desenfadado

with a light heart: tranquilo

1.2. light FOOD:

light meal/breakfast: ligero

light meal/breakfast: liviano esp LatAm

light pastry/cake: ligero

light pastry/cake: liviano esp LatAm

light cola/beer Am: light adj inv

light menu: de bajo contenido calórico

light ale: cerveza f rubia

1.3. light MIL:

light cavalry/infantry/artillery: ligero

2.1. light METEO:

light breeze/wind: suave

light rain: llovizna f

a light covering of snow: una fina capa de nieve

2.2. light (sparse):

traffic is light at this time: a esta hora hay poco tráfico

trading was light FIN: hubo poca actividad en la Bolsa

the losses were fairly light: las pérdidas fueron de poca consideración or de poca monta

2.3. light (not strenuous):

light work/duties: ligero

light work/duties: liviano esp LatAm

2.4. light (not severe):

light sentence: leve

3. light (not serious):

light music/comedy/reading: ligero

a program of light entertainment: un programa de variedades

to make light of sth: quitarle or restarle importancia a algo

II. light² [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] ADV

to travel light: viajar con el mínimo de equipaje

light³ [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] VB intr

light-colored, light-coloured Brit [ˈlʌɪtˌkʌləd] ADJ

light-colored: (de color) claro

Very light [Am ˈvɛri ˌlaɪt, ˈvɪri ˌlaɪt, Brit ˈvɛri ˌlʌɪt, ˈvɪəri ˌlʌɪt] N

Very light: bengala f

courtesy light N MOTOR

courtesy light: luz f interior

English

Spanish

lit [lɪt] VB

lit pt, pp of light

I. light [laɪt] N

1. light no pl (energy, brightness):

light: luz f

by the light of the moon: a la luz de la luna

2. light no pl (daytime):

light: luz f (de día)

first light: primera luz del día

3. light:

light (source of brightness): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

the lights went down: se apagaron las luces

to put a light off/on: apagar/encender una luz

4. light pl (traffic light):

light: semáforo m

5. light no pl (clarification, insight):

light: comprensión f

to cast [or shed] light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

6. light no pl (perspective):

light: perspectiva f

to see things in a new light: ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva

7. light no pl (joy, inspiration):

light: sol m

you are the light of my life fig: eres mi sol

8. light no pl (flame):

light: fuego m

to catch light: incendiarse

to set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

do you have a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

9. light pl (person's abilities):

light: conocimientos m pl

to do sth according to one's lights: hacer algo como Dios le da a entender a uno

Phrases:

to see the light at the end of the tunnel: ver la luz al final del túnel

to go out like a light inf (fall deep asleep quickly): quedarse dormido enseguida

to go out like a light (faint suddenly): perder el conocimiento

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to come to light: salir a la luz

II. light [laɪt] ADJ

1. light (not heavy):

light: ligero, -a

a light touch: un pequeño toque

2. light (not dark):

light colour: claro, -a

light skin: blanco, -a

light room: luminoso, -a

3. light (not serious):

light: ligero, -a

light opera: opereta f

4. light (not intense):

light breeze, rain: leve

to be a light sleeper: tener el sueño ligero

to be light on sth: carecer de algo

5. light FOOD:

light: frugal

a light meal: una comida ligera

III. light [laɪt] ADV

light: ligeramente

Phrases:

to get off light: salir bien parado

to make light of sth: no dar importancia a algo

IV. light [laɪt] VB trans lit, lit Brit

1. light (illuminate):

light: iluminar

to light the way: mostrar el camino

2. light (start burning):

light: encender

light: prender LatAm

to light a cigarette: encender un cigarrillo

V. light [laɪt] VB intr lit, lit Brit (catch fire)

light: encenderse

I. light [laɪt] N

1. light no pl (energy, brightness):

light: luz f

by the light of the moon: a la luz de la luna

2. light no pl (daytime):

light: luz f (de día)

first light: primera luz del día

3. light:

light (source of brightness): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

the lights went down: se apagaron las luces

to put a light off/on: apagar/encender una luz

4. light pl (traffic light):

light: semáforo m

5. light no pl (clarification, insight):

light: comprensión f

to cast [or shed] light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

6. light no pl (perspective):

light: perspectiva f

to see things in a new light: ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva

7. light no pl (joy, inspiration):

light: sol m

you are the light of my life fig: eres mi sol

8. light no pl (flame):

light: fuego m

to catch light: incendiarse

to set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

do you have a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

9. light pl (person's abilities):

light: conocimientos m pl

to do sth according to one's lights: hacer algo como Dios le da a entender a uno

Phrases:

to see the light at the end of the tunnel: ver la luz al final del túnel

to go out like a light inf (fall deep asleep quickly): quedarse dormido enseguida

to go out like a light (faint suddenly): perder el conocimiento

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to come to light: salir a la luz

II. light [laɪt] ADJ

1. light (not heavy):

light: ligero, -a

a light touch: un pequeño toque

2. light (not dark):

light colour: claro, -a

light skin: blanco, -a

light room: luminoso, -a

3. light (not serious):

light: ligero, -a

light opera: opereta f

4. light (not intense):

light breeze, rain: leve

to be a light sleeper: tener el sueño ligero

to be light on sth: carecer de algo

5. light FOOD:

light: frugal

a light meal: una comida ligera

III. light [laɪt] ADV

light: ligeramente

Phrases:

to get off light: salir bien parado

to make light of sth: no dar importancia a algo

IV. light [laɪt] VB trans lit, lit Brit

1. light (illuminate):

light: iluminar

to light the way: mostrar el camino

2. light (start burning):

light: encender

light: prender LatAm

to light a cigarette: encender un cigarrillo

V. light [laɪt] VB intr lit, lit Brit (catch fire)

light: encenderse

I. light up VB trans

light up: alumbrar

light up: iluminar

II. light up VB intr

1. light up (become bright):

light up: iluminarse

2. light up (become animated):

light up: animarse

his face lit up: se le iluminó la cara

3. light up (start smoking):

light up: encender un cigarrillo

light year N

light year: año m luz

to be light years away inf: estar a años luz de distancia

light-hearted ADJ

light-hearted (carefree): despreocupado, -a

light-hearted (happy): alegre

a light-hearted look at sth: una mirada alegre a algo

light pen N

light pen: lápiz m óptico

courtesy light N AUTO

courtesy light: luz f interior

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well-lit ADJ

well-lit (with artificial light): bien iluminado, -a

well-lit (with natural light): luminoso, -a

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green-light VB

to green-light sth: dar luz verde a algo

Spanish

English

iluminado (-a) (un monumento): lit up

English

Spanish

lit [lɪt] VB

lit pt, pp of light

I. light [laɪt] N

1. light (energy, brightness):

light: luz f

by the light of the moon: a la luz de la luna

2. light (daytime):

light: luz f (de día)

first light: primera luz del día

3. light:

light (source of brightness): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

to turn a light off/on: apagar/encender una luz

lights out inf (bedtime): hora f de apagar la luz

4. light (traffic light):

light: semáforo m

5. light (flame):

light: fuego m

to catch light: incendiarse

to set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

do you have a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

6. light (clarification, insight):

light: comprensión f

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to cast [or shed] light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

to come to light: salir a la luz

7. light (perspective):

light: perspectiva f

to see things in a new light: ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva

8. light fig (joy, inspiration):

light: sol m

you are the light of my life: eres mi sol

9. light:

lights (person's abilities): conocimientos m pl

to do sth according to one's lights: hacer algo como Dios le da a entender a uno

Phrases:

to see the light at the end of the tunnel: ver la luz al final del túnel

to go out like a light inf (fall asleep quickly): quedarse dormido enseguida

to go out like a light (faint suddenly): perder el conocimiento

II. light [laɪt] ADJ

1. light (not heavy):

light: ligero, -a

a light touch: un pequeño toque

2. light (not dark):

light color: claro, -a

light skin: blanco, -a

light room: luminoso, -a

3. light (not serious):

light: ligero, -a

light opera: opereta f

4. light (not intense):

light breeze, rain: leve

to be a light sleeper: tener el sueño ligero

to be light on sth: carecer de algo

5. light culin:

light: frugal

a light meal: una comida ligera

6. light (with few calories):

light: bajo, -a en calorías

light: dietético, -a

light: light

III. light [laɪt] ADV

light: ligeramente

Phrases:

to get off light: salir bien parado

to make light of sth: no dar importancia a algo

IV. light <lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] VB trans

1. light (illuminate):

light: iluminar

to light the way: mostrar el camino

2. light (start burning):

light: encender

light: prender LatAm

to light a cigarette: encender un cigarrillo

V. light <lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] VB intr (catch fire)

light: encenderse

I. light [laɪt] N

1. light (energy, brightness):

light: luz f

by the light of the moon: a la luz de la luna

2. light (daytime):

light: luz f (de día)

first light: primera luz del día

3. light:

light (source of brightness): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

to turn a light off/on: apagar/encender una luz

lights out inf (bedtime): hora f de apagar la luz

4. light (traffic light):

light: semáforo m

5. light (flame):

light: fuego m

to catch light: incendiarse

to set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

do you have a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

6. light (clarification, insight):

light: comprensión f

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to cast [or shed] light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

to come to light: salir a la luz

7. light (perspective):

light: perspectiva f

to see things in a new light: ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva

8. light fig (joy, inspiration):

light: sol m

you are the light of my life: eres mi sol

9. light:

lights (person's abilities): conocimientos m pl

to do sth according to one's lights: hacer algo como Dios le da a entender a uno

Phrases:

to see the light at the end of the tunnel: ver la luz al final del túnel

to go out like a light inf (fall asleep quickly): quedarse dormido enseguida

to go out like a light (faint suddenly): perder el conocimiento

II. light [laɪt] ADJ

1. light (not heavy):

light: ligero, -a

a light touch: un pequeño toque

2. light (not dark):

light color: claro, -a

light skin: blanco, -a

light room: luminoso, -a

3. light (not serious):

light: ligero, -a

light opera: opereta f

4. light (not intense):

light breeze, rain: leve

to be a light sleeper: tener el sueño ligero

to be light on sth: carecer de algo

5. light culin:

light: frugal

a light meal: una comida ligera

6. light (with few calories):

light: bajo, -a en calorías

light: dietético, -a

light: light

III. light [laɪt] ADV

light: ligeramente

Phrases:

to get off light: salir bien parado

to make light of sth: no dar importancia a algo

IV. light <lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] VB trans

1. light (illuminate):

light: iluminar

to light the way: mostrar el camino

2. light (start burning):

light: encender

light: prender LatAm

to light a cigarette: encender un cigarrillo

V. light <lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] VB intr (catch fire)

light: encenderse

I. light up VB trans

1. light up:

light up: alumbrar

light up: iluminar

2. light up cigarette:

light up: encender

II. light up VB intr

1. light up (become bright):

light up: iluminarse

2. light up (become animated):

light up: animarse

his face lit up: se le iluminó la cara

3. light up (start smoking):

light up: encender un cigarrillo

light-footed ADJ

light-footed: ligero, -a de pies

light-fingered ADJ

light-fingered: de manos largas

light pollution N

light pollution: contaminación f luminosa

light meter N

light meter: fotómetro m

light meter PHOTO: exposímetro m

strobe light N

strobe light: luz f estroboscópica

traffic light N

traffic light: semáforo m

Spanish

English

iluminado (-a) (un monumento): lit up

aleación de metal ligero: light metal alloy

Present
I	light up
you	light up
he/she/it	lights up
we	light up
you	light up
they	light up

Past
I	lit up / lighted up
you	lit up / lighted up
he/she/it	lit up / lighted up
we	lit up / lighted up
you	lit up / lighted up
they	lit up / lighted up

Present Perfect
I	have	lit up / lighted up
you	have	lit up / lighted up
he/she/it	has	lit up / lighted up
we	have	lit up / lighted up
you	have	lit up / lighted up
they	have	lit up / lighted up

Past Perfect
I	had	lit up / lighted up
you	had	lit up / lighted up
he/she/it	had	lit up / lighted up
we	had	lit up / lighted up
you	had	lit up / lighted up
they	had	lit up / lighted up

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

the traffic light changed back to red: el semáforo se puso en rojo

his face lit up: se le iluminó la cara

to hide one's light under a bushel: ocultar sus talentos

she handles light expertly in her paintings: en sus cuadros maneja la luz con maestría

to have a heavy/light/unbearable workload: tener mucho/poco/demasiado trabajo

no pesar una paja: to be as light as a feather

la lámpara alumbra poco: the lamp doesn't give off much light

callarse sus méritos: to hide one's light under a bushel

esa lámpara luce muy poco: this lamp gives off very little light

a la luz de los nuevos datos...: in the light of the new data ...

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

Its visibility can be greatly reduced by background light such as light pollution or stray light from the moon.

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For example, public lighting provides a different form of light pollution than attention-grabbing strobe lamps, and these differ from commercial lighting installations.

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The problems caused for astronomy due to light pollution, obstructed vision, and radio noise were quickly cited.

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She mentions additional threats to songbirds: light pollution, tall buildings, and wind farms.

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Additionally, with increased light pollution from urbanization, many people failed to even see the comet.

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