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How to Say "light bulb" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “light bulb” is “lámpara” — B1 level.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the glass part that emits light
A single, clear glass incandescent light bulb, separate from any fixture, showing the illuminated filament inside.

Examples

Necesitamos comprar una lámpara de repuesto porque esta se fundió.

We need to buy a replacement light bulb because this one burned out.

Asegúrate de que la lámpara sea de bajo consumo.

Make sure the bulb is energy-saving.

Fixture vs. Bulb

Mistake: “Using 'lámpara' when you mean the bulb in Spain (where 'bombilla' is standard).”

Correction: In Spain, use 'bombilla' for the small glass part and 'lámpara' for the whole device. In much of Latin America, 'lámpara' can mean either.

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