lámpara
/ˈlampaɾa/feminine
The Spanish word for lamp is lámpara.
lámpara is a noun used to describe a device producing light.
Meaning: device producing light (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because lámpara is a feminine noun, it must be preceded by the feminine article la to say "the lamp". The plural form of lámpara is lámparas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlampaɾa/
Did you know?
- In certain Caribbean dialects, calling someone a lámpara can imply they are overly flashy or trying too hard to get attention.
- While English uses 'lamp' for both the light fixture and the bulb, Spanish strictly separates lámpara from bombilla or foco.
- While lámpara is the general term, a desk lamp is often specifically called a flexo because of the flexible arm common to those devices.
Examples in context
- La lámpara es gris.The lamp is grey.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the lámpara.Tatoeba #1355605 by marcelostockle, translation #819040 by sundown
- Yo necesito una lámpara.I need a lamp.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for a lámpara.Tatoeba #4612906 by Francisco_M, translation #2631910 by Joseph
- Tom desenchufó la lámpara.Tom unplugged the lamp.This sentence is useful for describing the action of unplugging a lámpara.Tatoeba #1883006 by hayastan, translation #1141063 by CK
- Por favor, encienda la lámpara para tener una iluminación adecuada.Please turn on the lamp for proper lighting.
- ¿Podrías encender la lamparita? La habitación está muy oscura.Could you turn on the little lamp? The room is very dark.
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are decorating a room.
- MateoEsta lámpara es muy bonita.This lamp is very pretty.
- MaríaSí, pero es demasiado grande.Yes, but it is too big.
- Mateo¿Dónde ponemos la lámpara entonces?Where do we put the lamp then?
- MaríaPonla sobre la mesa, Mateo.Put it on the table, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lamp” translations and entries lámpara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
