neón
/neˈon/
The Spanish word for neon is neón.
To refer to neon lighting specifically, you can use the phrases luz de neón or iluminación de neón.
Meaning: neon signs (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective, neón agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/neˈon/
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American dialects, un neón can refer specifically to a fluorescent light tube in a ceiling, even if it contains no actual neon gas.
- The suffix -ón in neón is a common way in Spanish to create augmentatives or emphasize size, though in this specific case, it is part of the scientific name.
- The word neón originates from the Ancient Greek word néos, which means 'new'.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el ambiente de clubes con luces de neón.I love the atmosphere of clubs with neon lights.
- El neón de la tienda es rojo.The store's neon sign is red.
- Me gustan los letreros de neón.I like neon signs.
- Ese neón está parpadeando.That neon sign is flickering.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are walking through a city center at night.
- AlejandroMira ese neón rojo, es muy brillante.Look at that red neon sign, it is very bright.
- ElenaSí, hace que la calle se vea moderna.Yes, it makes the street look modern.
- Alejandro¿Crees que es un restaurante nuevo?Do you think it is a new restaurant?
- ElenaPuede ser, vamos a revisar.Maybe, let's check.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry neón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries neón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
