luce nera
/ˈlu.t͡ʃe ˈne.ra/word by word
The English phrase "black light" is translated into Italian as luce nera.
luce nera refers to a light bulb that emits ultraviolet light.
Meaning: light bulb that emits ultraviolet light (noun)
Did you know?
- While luce nera describes the device, Italians often use the term lampada di Wood when referring to the specific ultraviolet lights used in dermatology.
- In Italian, luce is used not only for the glow of a lamp but also to describe the 'light' in a person's eyes, often implying intelligence or soul.
- The Latin root of luce, *lūcem, is also the ancestor of the English word 'lucid', used to describe brightness or clarity.
Examples in context
- Dobbiamo comprare luci nere per la festa di Halloween.We need to buy black lights for the Halloween party.
- La luce nera illumina il locale.The black light illuminates the venue.
- Ho comprato una luce nera per la festa.I bought a black light for the party.
- Spegni la luce nera, per favore.Turn off the black light, please.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are setting up decorations for a party.
- LorenzoDove hai messo la luce nera?Where did you put the black light?
- MartinaÈ sopra il tavolo in salotto.It is on the living room table.
- LorenzoOttimo, la accendo subito.Great, I will turn it on right away.
- MartinaAspetta, controlla se funziona!Wait, check if it works!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (luce, nera) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries luce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
