luzes
1. Sources of illumination; lamps or fixtures that emit light
Turn off the lights before you leave the room.
Apague as luzes antes de sair da sala.
2. Traffic signals; colored signals controlling traffic flow
We stopped at the red lights on our way downtown.
Paramos nos semáforos vermelhos no caminho para o centro.
3. The plural of light; illumination or brightness
The city lights twinkled in the distance.
As luzes da cidade brilhavam ao longe.
4. Intelligence or awareness; one's understanding
In light of new evidence, we changed our position.
À luz de novas provas, mudamos nossa posição.
5. Organs of an animal, particularly lungs, used as food
The butcher sold lights and liver together.
O açougueiro vendia pulmões e fígado juntos.
In Brazilian culture, 'lights' (luzes) are often associated with festive celebrations and urban nightlife. During Carnival, the 'lights of Rio' (luzes do Rio) symbolize joy and celebration. In traffic contexts, Brazilians commonly use 'semáforo' rather than 'luz' when referring to traffic lights. In American culture, Broadway is famously called 'The Great White Way' due to its bright theatrical lights.
NYC Slang
the lights - referring to Broadway theater lights or city skyline
Related Idioms & Phrases
out like a light - sleeping deeply or losing consciousness quickly
bring something to light - reveal or expose something hidden
in the cold light of day - viewed objectively or realistically
light at the end of the tunnel - hope or positive outcome after difficulties
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