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luz means light — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 26, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

luz

noun • /[LOOS]/

light

Example:

No hay mucha luz aquí.

There’s not much light here.

🧠 What does luz mean?

Luz refers to natural or artificial light, the visible electromagnetic radiation that allows us to see. It encompasses illumination, brightness, and the phenomenon of light itself. In a travel context, it often relates to the lighting conditions in a place, such as natural light in a hotel room or streetlights at night.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesito más luz para leer el mapa.
    I need more light to read the map.
  • La luz del sol entraba por la ventana.
    The sunlight was coming through the window.
  • Enciende la luz, por favor.
    Turn on the light, please.
  • La ciudad tiene mucha luz artificial por la noche.
    The city has a lot of artificial light at night.
  • Disfrutamos de la luz de la luna en la playa.
    We enjoyed the moonlight on the beach.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'luz' comes from the Latin word 'lux', which also means light. This shared root highlights the fundamental nature of light across languages.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "luz"

Synonyms: claridad, resplandor, iluminación
Opposites: oscuridad, tinieblas

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'light' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'light' is 'luz'.
How do you pronounce 'luz' in Spanish?
Luz is pronounced 'loos', with a soft 'z' sound similar to the 'th' in 'thin' in some regions, or like a soft 's' in others.
How do you use 'luz' in a sentence?
'Luz' is used like 'light' in English. For example, 'Enciende la luz' means 'Turn on the light'.
What is the English translation of 'luz'?
The English translation of 'luz' is 'light'.
Does 'luz' change for gender or number?
'Luz' is a feminine noun. It is singular in its base form. The plural form is 'luces'.
Is 'luz' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'luz' is a very common word used frequently in everyday Spanish.
Does 'luz' have slang or double meanings?
While 'luz' primarily means light, it can be used metaphorically. For example, 'dar luz' can mean to shed light on something or clarify a situation. However, it does not have common slang meanings in the travel context.
Is 'luz' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning of 'luz' is consistent across Spain and Latin America. The pronunciation of the 'z' might vary slightly as mentioned in the pronunciation FAQ.

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