lâmpada
1. A device that produces light, typically by electricity or burning fuel
She turned on the lamp to read the book.
Ela acendeu a lâmpada para ler o livro.
2. The light source or bulb itself within a lighting fixture
The lamp in the ceiling needs to be replaced.
A lâmpada do teto precisa ser trocada.
3. A standing or table fixture designed to hold and operate a light bulb
There is a beautiful floor lamp in the corner of the living room.
Há um abajur de piso bonito no canto da sala de estar.
4. Any device that emits light for illumination purposes
The street lamp illuminated the sidewalk.
O poste de iluminação iluminou a calçada.
In Brazil, 'lâmpada' is the universal term for both the bulb and the light source itself. The fixture holding the bulb may be called 'abajur' (for table lamps) or 'luminária' (for decorative lights). In Portuguese Portugal, 'candeeiro' is commonly used for standing or table lamps, while 'lâmpada' refers to the bulb. Both cultures highly value decorative lighting fixtures as important home décor elements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to carry a lamp for someone - to be infatuated with someone
a lamp unto my feet - a guide or source of direction
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