incandescente (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/inkandɛsˈente/

Translation Options into English

• Incandescent
• Glowing
• Phosphorescent

Meaning and Usage

The word "incandescente" refers to an object that is emitting light as a result of being heated to a high temperature. It is commonly used in both general and technical contexts, particularly in physics and engineering when discussing heating and light emission.

In everyday usage, it describes something glowing with heat or light, generally associated with phenomena such as the light emitted by a heated filament in a light bulb or by certain chemical reactions.

Frequency of Use:
"Incandescente" is used somewhat frequently in both spoken and written contexts, particularly in discussions surrounding physics, lighting, and materials science. However, it may appear more often in written form due to its technical relevance.

Example Sentences

1. La lámpara incandescente consume más energía que la LED.

2. The incandescent lamp consumes more energy than the LED.

3. El metal se volvió incandescente cuando fue expuesto a altas temperaturas.

4. The metal became incandescent when exposed to high temperatures.

5. Los fuegos artificiales producen luces incandescentes que iluminan el cielo.

6. The fireworks produce incandescent lights that illuminate the sky.

Idiomatic Expressions

Though "incandescente" does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions specifically using it, related concepts can appear in broader contexts. Below are examples that feature related themes such as intensity and brightness which might be metaphorically close.

1. La conversación se volvió incandescente cuando el tema se tornó político.

2. The conversation became incandescent when the topic turned political.

3. Su amor era como una llama incandescente que nunca se apaga.

4. Her love was like an incandescent flame that never goes out.

5. La discusión, aunque empezó tranquila, rápidamente se volvió incandescente.

6. The discussion, although it started off calmly, quickly became incandescent.

Etymology

The term "incandescente" comes from the Latin "incandescens," which is the present participle of "incandescer," meaning “to become incandescent.” The prefix "in-" means "to" and "candescens" derives from "candere," meaning "to shine" or "to glow." This roots the word deeply in the concept of light and brightness.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Luminiscente (luminescent)
- Brillante (bright)
- Radiante (radiant)

Antonyms:
- Apagado (dim/turned off)
- Oscuro (dark)
- Tenue (faint)