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lightbulb

/ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/

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noun

Bombilla

An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

Examples :

"I changed the lightbulb in the living room lamp because the old one had burned out. "

Cambié la bombilla de la lámpara de la sala porque la vieja se había fundido.

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noun

Bombilla

(by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.

Examples :

"a fluorescent light bulb"

una bombilla fluorescente

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noun

Iluminación, inspiración

Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like.

Examples :

"a light bulb moment"

Un momento de inspiración.

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noun

Tercera persona, aguafiestas

An uninvited third person joining a couple's date who prevents or hinders romantic interactions.

Examples :

"Mark tried to have a romantic dinner with Sarah, but his little brother tagging along felt like a lightbulb ruining the mood. "

Mark intentó tener una cena romántica con Sarah, pero su hermano pequeño que los acompañaba se sintió como una tercera persona arruinando el ambiente.

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