luz
light
Light, the thing that makes the world visible
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lucent
glowing, giving off light
Luz means light and is related to the English word lucent0, meaning glowing or giving off light. A more common, related English word is translucent1, which describes something light can pass through.
luz
light
The physical light that makes things visible.
La luz de la mañana llenó la habitaciónThe morning light filled the room
No hay suficiente luz para leer aquíThere isn't enough light to read here
light (lamp / fixture)
Just like in English, "the light" can refer to a lamp or fixture — the thing you switch on and off.
Apaga la luz antes de dormirTurn off the light before going to sleep
Se fundió la luz del pasilloThe hallway light burned out
electricity, power (utility)
When electricity first came to homes, it was used to power the lights (luz). The name stuck and now can refer to electricity itself.
¿Pagaste la factura de la luz?Did you pay the electricity bill?
Se fue la luz durante la tormentaThe power went out during the storm
dar a luz
to give birth
Literally "to give to light": to bring a baby out into the light of the world.
Dio a luz a una niña sanaShe gave birth to a healthy girl
Dará a luz en primaveraShe will give birth in spring