The word "luces" is a noun in the plural form.
/luˈθes/ (in European Spanish)
/ˈlusəs/ (in Latin American Spanish)
The term "luces" refers to the plural form of "luz," which means "light" in English. It is commonly used to denote multiple types of light sources, bright areas, or illuminations. "Luces" can be found in contexts ranging from physical lighting, such as streetlights and home lights, to metaphorical references, such as ideas and inspiration.
Frequency of use is relatively high in both oral and written contexts, with a slight inclination towards more frequent use in oral communication, particularly in casual conversation.
Las luces de la ciudad son muy brillantes por la noche.
The lights of the city are very bright at night.
Necesito cambiar las luces del coche antes de salir.
I need to change the car lights before leaving.
Las luces del espectáculo estaban coordinadas con la música.
The lights of the show were coordinated with the music.
The word "luces" appears in several idiomatic expressions relevant to Spanish language and culture:
Ver la luz (to see the light): This phrase indicates coming to an understanding or realizing something.
Después de muchas dudas, finalmente vi la luz y tomé una decisión.
After much doubt, I finally saw the light and made a decision.
Poner a alguien en la luz (to put someone in the light): This means to expose someone to scrutiny or attention.
No deberías poner a tu amigo en la luz por un error pequeño.
You shouldn't put your friend in the light for a small mistake.
Luz de esperanza (light of hope): Referring to a sign of hope amidst difficulties.
A pesar de los problemas, siempre hay una luz de esperanza.
Despite the problems, there is always a light of hope.
Salirse de la luz (to step out of the light): Used to mean avoiding the spotlight or public attention.
El artista decidió salirse de la luz para disfrutar de su privacidad.
The artist decided to step out of the light to enjoy his privacy.
The word "luces" derives from the Latin word "lux," meaning "light." The transformation into "luz" in Spanish was influenced by the phonological evolution typical of the Romance languages.
Synonyms: - Iluminación (lighting) - Brillo (brightness)
Antonyms: - Oscuridad (darkness) - Sombra (shadow)