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"Lamp" in Spanish: lámpara
la lámpara
A lamp is la lámpara (LAHM-pah-rah). It is feminine. Keep the accent on á. Turn on enciende la lámpara.
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How to pronounce lámpara
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LAHM-pah-rah
/ˈlam.pa.ɾa/
Three syllables: LAHM-pah-rah. Stress LAHM. Write lámpara with an accent.
"Lamp" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la lámpara | lamp Table lamp, floor lamp, or lamp in general. | Table lamp, floor lamp, or lamp in general. |
| la lámpara de mesa | table lamp A lamp that sits on a table. | A lamp that sits on a table. |
| la lámpara de pie | floor lamp A tall freestanding lamp. | A tall freestanding lamp. |
| encender la lámpara | to turn on the lamp Switching the lamp on. | Switching the lamp on. |
How to use lámpara in real life
- 1Reading at night
Enciendo la lámpara para leer.
I turn on the lamp to read.
La lámpara is feminine.
- 2Decorating a room
La lámpara es nueva.
The lamp is new.
Simple description with lámpara.
- 3Asking for light
¿Me pasas la lámpara?
Can you pass me the lamp?
Pasas la lámpara is a clear request.
Mistakes English speakers make with lámpara
Incorrect: El lámpara está rota.
Correct: La lámpara está rota.
Lámpara is feminine. Say la lámpara.
Incorrect: Compré una lampara.
Correct: Compré una lámpara.
Write lámpara with the accent on á.
Good to know
Good to knowLámpara is the everyday lamp word. Luz is light itself. Bedside reading often means una lámpara de mesa.
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Setting up a reading corner
ChatPal
¿Dónde pongo la lámpara?
Where should I put the lamp?
You
Junto al sofá. Esa lámpara da buena luz.
By the sofa. That lamp gives good light.
ChatPal
Listo. Enciéndanla ustedes.
Done. You all turn it on.
You
Perfecto para leer.
Perfect for reading.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lamp" in Spanish
Is lámpara masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la lámpara, una lámpara pequeña.
Why does lámpara have an accent?
Stress falls on LAHM, so write lámpara.
How do you pronounce lámpara?
LAHM-pah-rah. Stress the first syllable.
Is luz the same as lámpara?
No. Luz is light. Lámpara is the lamp object.
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