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luminária

[lu.mi.na.ˈri.ə]
nounfemininepl: luminárias
lamp, light fixture, lantern
1. A device that produces or distributes light, typically a lamp or light fixture
The street luminária illuminated the pathway at night.
A luminária da rua iluminava o caminho à noite.
2. A decorative lantern or light used in celebrations or religious observances
During the festival, colorful luminárias lined the streets.
Durante a festa, luminárias coloridas decoravam as ruas.
3. A candle-lit paper bag used especially during Christmas celebrations
Children placed candles inside paper luminárias for the holiday.
As crianças colocaram velas dentro de luminárias de papel para o feriado.
Synonyms
lâmpadalanternafaroliluminação
Antonyms
escuridãotreva

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luminária
Most common usage for street lights and decorative lanterns
Portugal
luminária
Refers more commonly to decorative or religious lights
Brazil (Southwest/Hispanic influenced)
farol
Sometimes used interchangeably for street lighting

Related Idioms & Phrases

luminária de rua
luminária decorativa
luminária de papel
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