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beacon

[/ˈbiːkən/]
nounmasculinepl: beacons
farol
1. A light or signal used to guide ships or aircraft
The lighthouse beacon guided the ships safely through the fog.
O farol guiou os navios com segurança através da neblina.
2. A source of hope, inspiration, or guidance
She became a beacon of hope for the community.
Ela se tornou um farol de esperança para a comunidade.
3. A radio transmitter that sends out a signal for navigation or identification
The aircraft used the radio beacon to navigate through the storm.
A aeronave usou o farol de rádio para navegar pela tempestade.
Synonyms
lightsignalguideinspirationtorch
Antonyms
darknessobscurity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
farol
Most common term for lighthouse beacon
Portugal
farol
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used figuratively

Related Idioms & Phrases

a beacon of light
beacon of hope
beacon in the darkness
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