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alights

/əˈlaɪts/ /æˈlaɪts/

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verb

Bajar, descender

(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.

Examples :

"He alighted from his horse."

Él descendió de su caballo.

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verb

Aterrizar, posarse

(with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.

Examples :

"A flying bird alights on a tree."

Un pájaro volador se posa en un árbol.

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verb

Encontrar por casualidad, toparse con

(followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.

Examples :

"While researching her family history, Sarah alights upon a fascinating story about her great-grandmother's adventures during the war. "

Mientras investigaba la historia de su familia, Sarah se topó con una historia fascinante sobre las aventuras de su bisabuela durante la guerra.

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verb

Suceder, ocurrir

To befall or betide.

Examples :

"A heavy responsibility alights upon the eldest sibling after their parents retire. "

Una gran responsabilidad recae sobre el hermano mayor después de que sus padres se jubilan.

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verb

Aliviar, mitigar

To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.

Examples :

"Talking to a friend alights my stress after a long day. "

Hablar con un amigo alivia mi estrés después de un largo día.

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verb

Iluminar, alumbrar

To light; light up; illuminate.

Examples :

"The stage director alights the actors with spotlights to start the performance. "

El director de escena ilumina a los actores con focos para comenzar la función.

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verb

Encender, prender

To set light to; light.

Examples :

"The candle maker alights the wick with a match, filling the room with a warm glow. "

El fabricante de velas enciende la mecha con una cerilla, llenando la habitación con un brillo cálido.