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lanterna

[lɐ̃ˈtɛɾnɐ]
nounfemininepl: lanternas
lantern; flashlight; torch
1. A portable device that produces light, typically consisting of a light source enclosed in a protective frame or case
He carried a lantern to light his way through the dark forest.
Ele carregava uma lanterna para iluminar o caminho pela floresta escura.
2. A decorative light fixture, often cylindrical or cubic in shape, used for illumination or decoration
The patio was decorated with colorful paper lanterns.
O pátio foi decorado com lanternas de papel coloridas.
3. The light chamber of a lighthouse or beacon
The lantern of the lighthouse rotated throughout the night.
A lanterna do farol girava durante a noite toda.
Synonyms
farolluminárialuztocha
Antonyms
escuridãotrevas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lanterna; flashlight (electric)
Most common term for portable light source
São Paulo
lanterna
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
lanterna
Standard usage
Portugal
lanterna
Also used for streetlamp or lamppost in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

lanterna mágica - magic lantern (historical optical device or figuratively, something that creates illusions)
procurar com lanterna - to search thoroughly (literally: to search with a lantern)
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