lámpara colgante
/lampaɾa kolɡante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pendant light" is translated into Spanish as lámpara colgante.
A common alternative way to refer to a pendant or ceiling-mounted light is lámpara de techo.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lámpara (lamp/light) and colgante (hanging/pendant).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized, resulting in lámparas colgantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/lampaɾa kolɡante/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, a large, ornate pendant light or chandelier is often called a araña, which literally translates to 'spider'.
- The adjective colgante is also used in Spanish medicine to describe a 'drooping' or 'pendulous' body part, such as certain types of skin or organs.
- The word colgante is also used as a noun to describe a pendant piece of jewelry, such as a necklace charm.
Examples in context
- En la sala de juntas necesitamos instalar una lámpara colgante.In the conference room, we need to install a pendant light.
- Por favor, encuentre una lámpara colgante adecuada para la decoración de esta casa.Please find a suitable pendant light for the decoration of this house.
- La luminaria colgante en el comedor añade un toque de elegancia.The pendant light in the dining room adds a touch of elegance.
- Voy a comprar una luminaria colgante para iluminar la sala de estar.I am going to buy a pendant light to illuminate the living room.
- Esa lámpara colgante es muy moderna.That pendant light is very modern.
- Necesito comprar una lámpara colgante para el comedor.I need to buy a pendant light for the dining room.
- La lámpara colgante de la cocina es bonita.The kitchen's pendant light is pretty.
Example conversation
A couple is looking at decor in a furniture store.
- MaríaDaniel, mira esta lámpara colgante.Daniel, look at this pendant light.
- DanielEs muy elegante, María.It is very elegant, María.
- María¿Crees que queda bien en nuestra sala?Do you think it looks good in our living room?
- DanielSí, la lámpara colgante será perfecta.Yes, the pendant light will be perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
