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Oxford Spanish Dictionary

light upon VERB [Am laɪt -, Brit lʌɪt -]

light upon → light on

light on <Past & Past Part lit> VERB [Am laɪt -, Brit lʌɪt -] (v + prep + o) ugs

light on: dar con

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

upon [Am əˈpɑn, Brit əˈpɒn] PRÄP form

1. upon (on):

she placed the cards upon the table: puso las cartas sobre la mesa

upon their arrival, they were shown to their room: a su llegada, se los condujo a su habitación

there are trains upon the hour, every hour: hay un tren por hora, a la hora en punto

acting upon his advice …: siguiendo sus consejos …

upon my word! veraltend: ¡caramba!

upon -ing: al + infin

upon entering the room: al entrar a la habitación

2. upon (indicating imminent or unexpected arrival):

to be upon sb, the enemy was upon us: teníamos al enemigo encima

winter is already upon us: ya estamos prácticamente en invierno

3. upon (indicating large numbers):

thousands upon thousands: miles y miles

I have sent letter upon letter: he mandado carta tras carta

I. light¹ [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] SUBST

1. light U (illumination):

light: luz f

a ray of light: un rayo de luz

light and shade: luz y sombra

light and shade KUNST: claroscuro m

artificial/natural light: luz artificial/natural

by the light of the moon/a candle: a la luz de la luna/una vela

you shouldn't read in this light: no deberías leer con esta luz

hold it up to the light: ponlo al trasluz or a contraluz

you're standing in my light: me tapas or me quitas la luz

you're standing in my light: me haces sombra

bring it into the light: tráelo a la luz

while the light lasts: mientras haya luz

in or by the cold light of day it didn't seem such a good idea: al pensarlo mejor or en frío, no parecía tan buena idea

at first light: al clarear (el día)

at first light: con las primeras luces

let there be light BIBL: hágase la luz

(to be) the light of sb's life: (ser) la niña de los ojos de alguien

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to come to light: salir a la luz

to hide one's light under a bushel: ser modesto

to see the light: abrir los ojos

to see the light: comprender las cosas

to see the light REL: ver la luz

to see (the) light at the end of the tunnel: vislumbrar el fin de sus (or mis etc.) problemas

to see (the) light at the end of the tunnel: ir saliendo del túnel

to see the light (of day): ver la luz (del día)

he first saw the light of day in April, 1769: nació or vino al mundo en el mes de abril de 1769

to throw or cast or shed light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

attr light waves: ondas fpl luminosas

2.1. light C:

light (source of light): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

to turn the light off: apagar la luz

to turn the light on: encender la luz

to turn the light on: prender la luz LatAm

to turn the light on: dar la luz Esp

shine the light over here: enfoca or alumbra aquí

lights out!: ¡apaguen las luces!

lights! FILM, THEAT: ¡luces!

she wanted to see her name in lights: quería ver su nombre en las marquesinas or en letras de neón

the bright lights of the big city: las luces de la gran ciudad

landing/navigation lights: luces fpl de aterrizaje/navegación

to go out like a light ugs (become unconscious): caer(se) redondo

to go out like a light (fall asleep): dormirse como un tronco

to go out like a light (fall asleep): caer como piedra LatAm ugs

2.2. light C (of car, bicycle):

light: luz f

dip your lights: pon las cortas

dip your lights: pon las bajas Chil

2.3. light C:

traffic light: semáforo m

don't shoot/jump the lights: no te saltes el semáforo

don't shoot/jump the lights: no te comas la luz roja ugs

the lights were against us: nos tocaron los semáforos en contra or en rojo

2.4. light C (in lighthouse):

light: faro m

3.1. light (aspect) kein Pl:

to see sth/sb in a good/bad light: ver algo/a alguien con buenos/malos ojos

I suddenly saw her in a new light: de pronto la vi con otros ojos

seen in this light: visto así

this puts matters in a new light, this sheds a new light on matters: esto cambia la perspectiva or el panorama

it didn't show him in a very good/flattering light: no daba una imagen demasiado buena/favorable de él

3.2. light:

in the light of or Am also in light of as Präp: a la luz de

in the light of or Am also in light of as Präp: en vista de

4. light C (for igniting):

have you got a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

to put a or set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

to strike a light: encender un fósforo

to strike a light: encender una cerilla Esp

to strike a light: encender un cerillo AmC Méx

5.1. light <lights, pl > (windows) ARCHIT:

light sometimes Sg: luces fpl

5.2. light <lights, pl > GASTRO:

light: pulmón m

5.3. light <lights, pl > (beliefs) veraltend:

by/according to sb's lights: a/según su (or mi etc.) entender

6.1. light U (low-calorie beer):

light Am: cerveza f light

light Am: cerveza f de bajo contenido calórico

6.2. light C (cigarette):

light: cigarrillo m light

light: cigarrillo m de bajo contenido en alquitrán

6.3. light U (light ale) Brit:

light ugs: cerveza f rubia

II. light¹ <Past & Past Part lighted or lit> [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] VERB trans

1. light (set alight):

light fire/lamp/heater/cigarette: encender

light fire/lamp/heater/cigarette: prender

2. light < Past & Past Part lit> (illuminate):

light room/scene: iluminar

a dimly/brightly lit street: una calle poco/muy iluminada

she lit the way for him with a flashlight: le alumbró el camino con una linterna

III. light¹ <Past & Past Part lighted or lit> [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] VERB intr

light wood/fire/match/cigarette:

light: encenderse

light: prender

IV. light¹ <lighter lightest> [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] ADJ

1. light (pale):

light green/brown: claro

2. light (bright):

it gets light very early these days: ahora amanece or aclara muy temprano

it's already light: ya es de día

it's already light: ya está claro

white paint makes a room look lighter: la pintura blanca le da más luz a una habitación

I. light² <lighter lightest> [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] ADJ

1.1. light (not heavy):

light load/fabric: ligero

light load/fabric: liviano esp LatAm

light voice: suave

it's lighter than the other one: pesa menos que el otro

it's lighter than the other one: es más ligero que el otro

it's lighter than the other one: es más liviano que el otro esp LatAm

the film was light on laughs: la película tenía poco de divertida

with a light tone: en tono desenfadado

with a light heart: tranquilo

1.2. light GASTRO:

light meal/breakfast: ligero

light meal/breakfast: liviano esp LatAm

light pastry/cake: ligero

light pastry/cake: liviano esp LatAm

light cola/beer Am: light adj inv

light menu: de bajo contenido calórico

light ale: cerveza f rubia

1.3. light MILIT:

light cavalry/infantry/artillery: ligero

2.1. light METEO:

light breeze/wind: suave

light rain: llovizna f

a light covering of snow: una fina capa de nieve

2.2. light (sparse):

traffic is light at this time: a esta hora hay poco tráfico

trading was light FIN: hubo poca actividad en la Bolsa

the losses were fairly light: las pérdidas fueron de poca consideración or de poca monta

2.3. light (not strenuous):

light work/duties: ligero

light work/duties: liviano esp LatAm

2.4. light (not severe):

light sentence: leve

3. light (not serious):

light music/comedy/reading: ligero

a program of light entertainment: un programa de variedades

to make light of sth: quitarle or restarle importancia a algo

II. light² [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] ADV

to travel light: viajar con el mínimo de equipaje

light³ [Am laɪt, Brit lʌɪt] VERB intr

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light upon VERB intr

light upon: caer en la cuenta de

light upon (suddenly see): dar con

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enfocar algo: to shine light upon sth

esclarecer (un crimen, misterio): to shed light upon

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upon [əˈpɒn, Am -ˈpɑ:n] PRÄP form

1. upon (on top of):

upon: sobre

upon: encima de

2. upon (around):

upon: en

a ring upon the finger: un anillo en el dedo

3. upon (hanging on):

to hang upon the wall: colgar en la pared

4. upon (at time of):

upon her arrival: a su llegada

upon this: a continuación

upon this: acto seguido

5. upon (long ago):

once upon a time: érase una vez

I. light [laɪt] SUBST

1. light kein Pl (energy, brightness):

light: luz f

by the light of the moon: a la luz de la luna

2. light kein Pl (daytime):

light: luz f (de día)

first light: primera luz del día

3. light:

light (source of brightness): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

the lights went down: se apagaron las luces

to put a light off/on: apagar/encender una luz

4. light pl (traffic light):

light: semáforo m

5. light kein Pl (clarification, insight):

light: comprensión f

to cast [or shed] light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

6. light kein Pl (perspective):

light: perspectiva f

to see things in a new light: ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva

7. light kein Pl (joy, inspiration):

light: sol m

you are the light of my life übtr: eres mi sol

8. light kein Pl (flame):

light: fuego m

to catch light: incendiarse

to set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

do you have a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

9. light pl (person's abilities):

light: conocimientos m Pl

to do sth according to one's lights: hacer algo como Dios le da a entender a uno

Wendungen:

to see the light at the end of the tunnel: ver la luz al final del túnel

to go out like a light ugs (fall deep asleep quickly): quedarse dormido enseguida

to go out like a light (faint suddenly): perder el conocimiento

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to come to light: salir a la luz

II. light [laɪt] ADJ

1. light (not heavy):

light: ligero, -a

a light touch: un pequeño toque

2. light (not dark):

light colour: claro, -a

light skin: blanco, -a

light room: luminoso, -a

3. light (not serious):

light: ligero, -a

light opera: opereta f

4. light (not intense):

light breeze, rain: leve

to be a light sleeper: tener el sueño ligero

to be light on sth: carecer de algo

5. light GASTRO:

light: frugal

a light meal: una comida ligera

III. light [laɪt] ADV

light: ligeramente

Wendungen:

to get off light: salir bien parado

to make light of sth: no dar importancia a algo

IV. light [laɪt] VERB trans lit, lit Brit

1. light (illuminate):

light: iluminar

to light the way: mostrar el camino

2. light (start burning):

light: encender

light: prender LatAm

to light a cigarette: encender un cigarrillo

V. light [laɪt] VERB intr lit, lit Brit (catch fire)

light: encenderse

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light upon VERB intr

light upon: caer en la cuenta de

light upon (suddenly see): dar con

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esclarecer (un crimen, misterio): to shed light upon

enfocar algo: to shine light upon sth

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upon [ə·ˈpan] PRÄP form

1. upon (on top of):

upon: sobre

upon: encima de

2. upon (around):

upon: en

a ring upon the finger: un anillo en el dedo

3. upon (hanging on):

to hang upon the wall: colgar en la pared

4. upon (at time of):

upon her arrival: a su llegada

upon this: a continuación

upon this: acto seguido

5. upon (long ago):

once upon a time: érase una vez

I. light [laɪt] SUBST

1. light (energy, brightness):

light: luz f

by the light of the moon: a la luz de la luna

2. light (daytime):

light: luz f (de día)

first light: primera luz del día

3. light:

light (source of brightness): luz f

light (lamp): lámpara f

to turn a light off/on: apagar/encender una luz

lights out ugs (bedtime): hora f de apagar la luz

4. light (traffic light):

light: semáforo m

5. light (flame):

light: fuego m

to catch light: incendiarse

to set light to sth: prender fuego a algo

do you have a light?: ¿tienes fuego?

6. light (clarification, insight):

light: comprensión f

to bring sth to light: sacar algo a la luz

to cast [or shed] light on sth: arrojar luz sobre algo

to come to light: salir a la luz

7. light (perspective):

light: perspectiva f

to see things in a new light: ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva

8. light übtr (joy, inspiration):

light: sol m

you are the light of my life: eres mi sol

9. light:

lights (person's abilities): conocimientos m Pl

to do sth according to one's lights: hacer algo como Dios le da a entender a uno

Wendungen:

to see the light at the end of the tunnel: ver la luz al final del túnel

to go out like a light ugs (fall asleep quickly): quedarse dormido enseguida

to go out like a light (faint suddenly): perder el conocimiento

II. light [laɪt] ADJ

1. light (not heavy):

light: ligero, -a

a light touch: un pequeño toque

2. light (not dark):

light color: claro, -a

light skin: blanco, -a

light room: luminoso, -a

3. light (not serious):

light: ligero, -a

light opera: opereta f

4. light (not intense):

light breeze, rain: leve

to be a light sleeper: tener el sueño ligero

to be light on sth: carecer de algo

5. light culin:

light: frugal

a light meal: una comida ligera

6. light (with few calories):

light: bajo, -a en calorías

light: dietético, -a

light: light

III. light [laɪt] ADV

light: ligeramente

Wendungen:

to get off light: salir bien parado

to make light of sth: no dar importancia a algo

IV. light <lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] VERB trans

1. light (illuminate):

light: iluminar

to light the way: mostrar el camino

2. light (start burning):

light: encender

light: prender LatAm

to light a cigarette: encender un cigarrillo

V. light <lit [or lighted]> [laɪt] VERB intr (catch fire)

light: encenderse

Present
I	light upon
you	light upon
he/she/it	lights upon
we	light upon
you	light upon
they	light upon

Past
I	lit upon / lighted upon
you	lit upon / lighted upon
he/she/it	lit upon / lighted upon
we	lit upon / lighted upon
you	lit upon / lighted upon
they	lit upon / lighted upon

Present Perfect
I	have	lit upon / lighted upon
you	have	lit upon / lighted upon
he/she/it	has	lit upon / lighted upon
we	have	lit upon / lighted upon
you	have	lit upon / lighted upon
they	have	lit upon / lighted upon

Past Perfect
I	had	lit upon / lighted upon
you	had	lit upon / lighted upon
he/she/it	had	lit upon / lighted upon
we	had	lit upon / lighted upon
you	had	lit upon / lighted upon
they	had	lit upon / lighted upon

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