`light` in Latin

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light

noun
- visible radiant energy from source
  
  lux
  
  The light from the sun is bright. — Lux solis clara est.
  
  lumen
  
  He saw a light in the distance. — Lumen in longinquo vidit.
- [figurative], source of hope or guidance
  
  lux [figurative]
  
  She was a light in dark times. — Ea lux in temporibus obscuris erat.
- [technical, computing], indicator or signal light
  
  indicium luminis [technical, computing]
  
  The power light is on. — Indicium luminis potentiae accensum est.
- [figurative, idiomatic], understanding or enlightenment
  
  lux [figurative, idiomatic]
  
  He finally saw the light. — Tandem lucem vidit.
adjective
- not heavy in weight
  
  levis
  
  This bag is very light. — Haec saccus valde levis est.
- pale in color
  
  clarus [color]
  
  She wore a light blue dress. — Vestem caeruleam claram gerebat.
- not intense or serious
  
  levis
  
  He suffered only a light injury. — Solum levem iniuriam passus est.
- [culinary], low in calories or fat
  
  levis [culinary]
  
  I prefer light meals. — Cibos leves malo.
verb
- to ignite or make burn
  
  accendo
  
  He lit the candle. — Candelam accendit.
- to descend or land gently
  
  delabor
  
  The bird lighted on the branch. — Avis in ramo delapsa est.