light up

• Verbo frasal que se usa para indicar la acción de encender algo, iluminar un espacio o expresar una repentina alegría o emoción.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of igniting something, illuminating a space, or expressing sudden joy or excitement.

incontable · transitivo e intransitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Illuminateformal

   To make something bright by lighting it.

   iluminar

   • The fireworks lit up the night sky.
   • She lit up the room with a single candle.
   • The streetlights automatically light up at dusk.

   Sinónimosbrightenilluminateilluminelightlighten

   Antónimosdarkendimextinguishobscureshade

2. Become happy or excitedinformal

   To show sudden happiness, excitement, or interest.

   Iluminarse (de alegría)

   • Her face lit up when she saw the surprise.
   • The children's eyes lit up at the sight of the cake.
   • He lit up with joy upon hearing the good news.

   Sinónimosbeambrightencheer upglowperk upshinesparkle

   Antónimosclouddarkendimsadden

3. Start smokinginformal

   To begin smoking a cigarette or pipe.

   Encender un cigarrillo

   • He stepped outside to light up a cigarette.
   • She lit up after finishing her meal.
   • They sat on the porch and lit up together.

   Sinónimosfire uplight

Verbo baselight