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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesfaro
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fah-ro
"El faro guiaba a los barcos hacia la costa segura."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strong light placed on a tower, hill, or ship as a navigational signal, warning, or landmark.
"The coastal beacon-light guided the returning fishermen safely through the dense fog." - 2
A person, idea, or institution that strongly inspires, guides, or offers hope to others.
"Her groundbreaking research served as a beacon-light for a new generation of scientists."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a compound of 'beacon', originating from Old English 'bēacen' meaning a sign or portent, and 'light', from Old English 'lēoht' meaning brightness or illumination. Historically used to describe physical fires or lanterns set on high ground or towers for navigation and warning, its meaning has expanded metaphorically to represent a guiding force or source of hope.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beacon-light" is said worldwide
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feu de balisage
Transliteration: fuh duh bah-lee-zahzh
"Le feu de balisage signalait l'entrée du port."
Leuchtfeuer
Transliteration: loyc-foy-er
"Das Leuchtfeuer wies den Schiffen den Weg durch die Nacht."
faro
Transliteration: fah-ro
"Il faro indicava la rotta ai naviganti."
faro
Transliteration: fah-ro
"El faro guiaba a los barcos hacia la costa segura."
farol
Transliteration: fah-rol
"O farol brilhava intensamente no alto do penhasco."
प्रकाशस्तंभ
Transliteration: prakashstambh
"वह संकट के समय में एक प्रकाशस्तंभ के समान था।"
灯塔
Transliteration: dēng tǎ
"这座灯塔在暴风雨中为船只指明了方向。"
등대
Transliteration: deung-dae
"등대의 불빛이 어둠 속에서 배들을 안내했다."
灯台
Transliteration: tōdai
"灯台の明かりが暗い海を照らしています。"
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