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He knew the faces of those people, the beseeching supplication in their voices, the waning light of hope in their eyes.Conocía el rostro de esa gente, la implorante súplica de su voz, la mermada luz de la esperanza en sus ojos.Ghosh, Amitav / The Calcutta ChromosomeGhosh, Amitav / El cromosoma CalcutaEl cromosoma CalcutaGhosh, AmitavThe Calcutta ChromosomeGhosh, Amitav© 1995 by Amitav Ghosh
The explosions of light, they believe, are a sign of something dramatic happening in the space around Earth—specifically, in Earth's "plasma tail."Las explosiones de luz, pensaban ellos, son un signo de que algo impresionante está ocurriendo en el espacio que rodea a la Tierra; específicamente, en la "cola de plasma" de la Tierra.http://science.nasa.gov/ 03.07.2011http://science.nasa.gov/ 03.07.2011
Reversing lamps may only light up if the reverse gear is engaged and if the device which controls the starting or stopping of the engine is in such a position that operation of the engine is possible.Sólo podrá encenderse cuando se haya metido la marcha atrás y cuando el dispositivo que pone en marcha o para el motor, se encuentre en una posición tal que le permita funcionar.http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
This ring of light shines into Earth's shadow, breaking the utter darkness you might expect to find there.Ese anillo de luz brilla dentro de la sombra de la Tierra, rompiendo la otrora absoluta oscuridad que esperaría usted encontrar allá.http://science.nasa.gov/ 11.07.2011http://science.nasa.gov/ 11.07.2011
Such authorization may be withdrawn in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 19 in the light of a fresh opinion delivered by one or more veterinary experts.Esta autorización podrá ser retirada, con arreglo al procedimiento del artículo 19, a la vista de un nuevo dictamen emitido por uno o varios expertos veterinarios.http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
He pulled on his light jacket so that he’d have someplace to hide the full bag when he came back, then jogged down the grand staircase.Se puso una chaqueta ligera para poder tener un lugar donde esconder la bolsa llena a su regreso. Luego bajó al trote la escalera principal.Ward, J.R. / Lover EnshrinedWard, J.R. / Amante ConsagradoAmante ConsagradoWard, J.R.© Traducción: 2009, Patricia Torres Londoño© 2010, Santillana Ediciones Generales, S.L.© 2007, Jessica BirdLover EnshrinedWard, J.R.© Jessica Bird, 2008
He was standing on the rail, looking around in a daze, when he saw the red light again.De pie sobre el raíl, mirando aturdido a su alrededor, volvió a ver la luz roja.Ghosh, Amitav / The Calcutta ChromosomeGhosh, Amitav / El cromosoma CalcutaEl cromosoma CalcutaGhosh, AmitavThe Calcutta ChromosomeGhosh, Amitav© 1995 by Amitav Ghosh
Unlike lightning, most of a TGF's energy is released as invisible gamma rays, not visible light.A diferencia de los relámpagos, la mayor parte de la energía de los DRGT se libera en forma de rayos gamma invisibles, no en forma de luz visible.http://science.nasa.gov/ 03.07.2011http://science.nasa.gov/ 03.07.2011
No counselor could say he had flashed a light under the denser shrubbery by the boys’ dorm and found Salmon and Heckler going at it.Ningún orientador podía decir que había apuntado una linterna hacia el matorral más tupido que había junto al dormitorio de los chicos y encontrado a Salmón y a Hekcler.Sebold, Alice / The Lovely BonesSebold, Alice / Desde Mi CieloDesde Mi CieloSebold, Alice© 2002 por Alice Sebold© 2003 por Aurora Echevarria© 2003 por Random House Mondadori, S. A.The Lovely BonesSebold, Alice© 2002 by Alice Sebold
Outlined for just an instant in the doorway, the two men seemed to blend with the wan light of the hospital corridor.Recortados un instante contra el umbral, los dos hombres parecieron fundirse con la tenue luz del pasillo.Katzenbach, John / The Madman's TaleKatzenbach, John / La Historia del LocoLa Historia del LocoKatzenbach, JohnThe Madman's TaleKatzenbach, John© 2004 by John Katzenbach
Staff must in particular wear clean working clothes and headgear which are of a light colour and easily washable.El personal deberá, en particular, llevar ropa de trabajo y gorro limpios, de color claro y fáciles de lavar .http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
Cato sat beside Lavinia, while her mistress sat on the opposite side of the table where the light cast by the oil lamps was dim.Cato estaba junto a Lavinia, mientras que el ama de ésta se hallaba al otro lado de la mesa, donde la luz de la lámpara de aceite era débil.Scarrow, Simon / The Eagle's ConquestScarrow, Simon / Roma Vincit!Roma Vincit!Scarrow, Simon© 2001 by Simon Scarrow© de la traducción: Montserrat Batista, 2002© de la presente edición: Edhasa, 2002The Eagle's ConquestScarrow, Simon© 2001 by Simon Scarrow
In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 11, the Commission, in the light of developments in scientific and technical knowledge, shall adapt Annexes I and II.La Comisión, habida cuenta de la evolución de los conocimientos científicos y técnicos, adaptará los anexos I y II de conformidad con el procedimiento establecido en el artículo 11.http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle or a type of headlamp or light source, to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval, ordenegar a un tipo de vehículo o a un tipo de proyector o fuente luminosa la concesión de la homologación CE ni de la homologación nacional,http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
The only light came from a single, unadorned bulb.La única luz provenía de una solitaria bombilla que colgaba de un portalámparas sin ningún adorno.Kellerman, Jonathan / When The Bough BreaksKellerman, Jonathan / La Rama RotaLa Rama RotaKellerman, JonathanWhen The Bough BreaksKellerman, Jonathan© 1985 by Jonathan Kellerman
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luz
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Collocations
light meter
luxómetro
black light
luz negra
light bath
baño solar
light pen
lápiz óptico
light reflex
reflejo papilar
light reflex
reflejo pupilar
light scatter
dispersión de la luz
polarized light
luz polarizada
stray light
luz difusa
transmitted light
luz transmitida
visible light
luz visible
light weapons
armas ligeras
light up
iluminar
wall light
aplique
light aircraft
avioneta
Word forms
light
adverb
Positive degree | light |
Comparative degree | lighter |
Superlative degree | lightest |
light
verb
Basic forms | |
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Past | lighted, lit |
Imperative | light |
Present Participle (Participle I) | lighting |
Past Participle (Participle II) | lighted, lit |
Present Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I light | we light |
you light | you light |
he/she/it lights | they light |
Present Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I am lighting | we are lighting |
you are lighting | you are lighting |
he/she/it is lighting | they are lighting |
Present Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I have lighted, lit | we have lighted, lit |
you have lighted, lit | you have lighted, lit |
he/she/it has lighted, lit | they have lighted, lit |
Present Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I have been lighting | we have been lighting |
you have been lighting | you have been lighting |
he/she/it has been lighting | they have been lighting |
Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I lighted, lit | we lighted, lit |
you lighted, lit | you lighted, lit |
he/she/it lighted, lit | they lighted, lit |
Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I was lighting | we were lighting |
you were lighting | you were lighting |
he/she/it was lighting | they were lighting |
Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I had lighted, lit | we had lighted, lit |
you had lighted, lit | you had lighted, lit |
he/she/it had lighted, lit | they had lighted, lit |
Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I had been lighting | we had been lighting |
you had been lighting | you had been lighting |
he/she/it had been lighting | they had been lighting |
Future Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will light | we shall/will light |
you will light | you will light |
he/she/it will light | they will light |
Future Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will be lighting | we shall/will be lighting |
you will be lighting | you will be lighting |
he/she/it will be lighting | they will be lighting |
Future Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have lighted, lit | we shall/will have lighted, lit |
you will have lighted, lit | you will have lighted, lit |
he/she/it will have lighted, lit | they will have lighted, lit |
Future Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have been lighting | we shall/will have been lighting |
you will have been lighting | you will have been lighting |
he/she/it will have been lighting | they will have been lighting |
Future in the Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I should/would light | we should/would light |
you would light | you would light |
he/she/it would light | they would light |
Future in the Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would be lighting | we should/would be lighting |
you would be lighting | you would be lighting |
he/she/it would be lighting | they would be lighting |
Future in the Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have lighted, lit | we should/would have lighted, lit |
you would have lighted, lit | you would have lighted, lit |
he/she/it would have lighted, lit | they would have lighted, lit |
Future in the Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have been lighting | we should/would have been lighting |
you would have been lighting | you would have been lighting |
he/she/it would have been lighting | they would have been lighting |
Present Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I am lighted, lit | we are lighted, lit |
you are lighted, lit | you are lighted, lit |
he/she/it is lighted, lit | they are lighted, lit |
Present Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I am being lighted, lit | we are being lighted, lit |
you are being lighted, lit | you are being lighted, lit |
he/she/it is being lighted, lit | they are being lighted, lit |
Present Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I have been lighted, lit | we have been lighted, lit |
you have been lighted, lit | you have been lighted, lit |
he/she/it has been lighted, lit | they have been lighted, lit |
Past Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I was lighted, lit | we were lighted, lit |
you were lighted, lit | you were lighted, lit |
he/she/it was lighted, lit | they were lighted, lit |
Past Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I was being lighted, lit | we were being lighted, lit |
you were being lighted, lit | you were being lighted, lit |
he/she/it was being lighted, lit | they were being lighted, lit |
Past Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I had been lighted, lit | we had been lighted, lit |
you had been lighted, lit | you had been lighted, lit |
he/she/it had been lighted, lit | they had been lighted, lit |
Future Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will be lighted, lit | we shall/will be lighted, lit |
you will be lighted, lit | you will be lighted, lit |
he/she/it will be lighted, lit | they will be lighted, lit |
Future Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will have been lighted, lit | we shall/will have been lighted, lit |
you will have been lighted, lit | you will have been lighted, lit |
he/she/it will have been lighted, lit | they will have been lighted, lit |
light
noun
Singular | Plural | |
Common case | light | lights |
Possessive case | light's | lights' |
light
adjective
Positive degree | light |
Comparative degree | lighter |
Superlative degree | lightest |