traffic lights in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for traffic lights in the English»Spanish Dictionary

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traffic [Am ˈtræfɪk, Brit ˈtrafɪk] N U

1.1. traffic (vehicles):

traffic
tráfico m
traffic
circulación f
traffic
tránsito m esp LatAm
traffic control
control m del tráfico or tránsito
traffic controller
controlador m del tráfico or tránsito
traffic controller
controladora f del tráfico or tránsito
traffic density
densidad f de tráfico or tránsito
traffic diversion
desvío m
traffic diversion
desviación f
traffic duty
obligación f de vigilar el tráfico
to be on traffic duty
estar encargado de la vigilancia del tráfico or tránsito
traffic hold-up
atasco m
traffic lane
carril m de tráfico
traffic lane
senda f de tráfico RioPl
traffic lane
pista de tráfico Chil
traffic light(s)
semáforo m
traffic report RADIO, TV
información f sobre el (estado del) tráfico
traffic signal(s)
semáforo m

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

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

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

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

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

II.light2 [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] ADV

light3 [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] VB intr

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traffic lights in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for traffic lights in the English»Spanish Dictionary

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

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

II.traffic <trafficked, trafficked> [ˈtræf·ɪk] VB intr pej

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The tunnel is only wide enough for a single vehicle, and traffic moves in alternate directions controlled by traffic lights which change every fifteen minutes.
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Throughout the town there are real life situations such as traffic lights, stop signs, pedestrians crossing the streets, and road intersections.
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Like tramways, the line uses multi-aspect signalling, and crossings are equipped with traffic lights.
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Key aspects of this program include longer operating hours, higher service frequency, improved information at bus stops, wheelchair accessible services and priority at traffic lights.
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All of the major intersections were shut down as traffic lights were either on the ground or without power.
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Roads with traffic lights are limited to 50 mph.
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The only remaining traffic lights in the city are located on the southern bypass.
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Cities would hire private companies to translate the data into reports that traffic engineers could use to adjust traffic lights or improve roads.
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It can open car windows, turn traffic lights red, shut down servers, etc.
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Traffic across the bridge is limited to one lane by traffic lights at each end.
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