lámpara

/ˈlampaɾa/, [ˈlãm.pa.ɾa]

lamp


Noun lámpara f (plural lámparas)

  1. lamp
  2. torch, flashlight

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Examples
  • Tom encendió la lámpara pequeña de su mesita de noche.

    Tom turned on the small lamp on his bedside table.

  • Ella encendió la lámpara porque estaba oscuro.

    She switched on the lamp because it was dark.

  • La lámpara es gris.

    The lamp is grey.

  • La lámpara cuelga del techo.

    The lamp is hanging from the ceiling.

  • ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que apagaste esta lámpara?

    When was the last time you switched off this lamp?

  • Creo que esta lámpara tiene un corto porque la luz se prende sólo si meneo el cable.

    I think this lamp has a short because the light comes on only if I jiggle the cord.

  • No puedo encender la lámpara. El bebé está durmiendo.

    I cannot switch the lamp on. The baby is sleeping.

  • La lámpara vieja dio una luz tenue.

    The old lamp gave a dim light.

  • No hay peligro de que esta lámpara prenda fuego a las cortinas.

    There's no danger of this lamp setting fire to the curtains.

  • La lámpara se colgaba de la rama de un árbol.

    The lamp was suspended from the branch of a tree.

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