Cerca
to light up
[phrase form: light]
01
illuminare
to make something bright by means of color or light
Transitive: to light up sth
Example
The Christmas tree lights twinkled brightly, lighting up the living room with a warm, festive glow.
Le luci dell'albero di Natale brillavano luminosamente, illuminando il soggiorno con un caldo, festoso bagliore.
The fireworks exploded high in the sky, lighting the night up with bursts of colorful brilliance.
I fuochi d'artificio sono esplosi in alto nel cielo, illuminando la notte con scoppi di brillantezza colorata.
1.1
illuminarsi
to become bright by means of color or light
Intransitive
Example
The stage lit up as the spotlight shone on the lead actor, ready for her big entrance.
Il palco si è illuminato mentre il riflettore brillava sulla protagonista, pronta per il suo grande ingresso.
The night sky lit up with a dazzling display of stars and the ethereal glow of the moon.
Il cielo notturno si illuminò con uno splendido spettacolo di stelle e il pallido bagliore della luna.
02
accendere, illuminare
to begin burning, producing visible flames and releasing heat
Intransitive
Example
The candle wick lights up as the flame touches it.
La fiamma accende lo stoppino quando lo tocca.
The dry leaves lit up quickly in the bonfire.
Le foglie secche si sono accese rapidamente nel falò.
2.1
accendere, illuminare
to cause something to start burning brightly
Transitive: to light up sth
Example
She lit the candles up with a lighter.
Ha acceso le candele con un accendino.
The match lights up the paper quickly.
La partita illumina rapidamente la carta.
03
accendere, dare fuoco a
to start smoking a cigarette
Transitive: to light up a cigarette
Example
The social smoker lit up a cigarette after dinner, joining in the conversation with friends.
The exhausted parent lit a cigarette up after a long day, seeking a moment of relaxation amidst the chaos.
04
illuminare, risplendere
to show happiness or excitement through a noticeable change in one's facial expression or demeanor
Intransitive
Example
I ca n't wait to see her face light up when she receives the news.
Non vedo l'ora di vedere il suo viso illuminarsi quando riceve la notizia.
His face lit up when he saw his favorite food on the table.
Il suo viso risplendette quando vide il suo cibo preferito sul tavolo.
4.1
illuminare, rallegrarsi
to bring liveliness, joy, or happiness to someone's expression
Transitive: to light up someone's expression
Example
The surprise announcement of a promotion lit up his face with pure joy.
As the children entered the room, the sight of the beautifully decorated Christmas tree lit up their faces.
