How to Say "streetlight" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “streetlight” is “farol” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Llevábamos un farol para iluminar el camino del bosque.
We carried a lantern to light the forest path.
Los faroles del casco antiguo son muy románticos.
The streetlights in the old town are very romantic.
Colgaron faroles de papel de colores para la fiesta.
They hung colored paper lanterns for the party.
Making it Plural
Since this word ends in a consonant (l), you must add -es to make it plural: 'los faroles'.
Gender Consistency
Even though it doesn't end in 'o', it is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Farol vs. Farola
Mistake: “Using 'el farol' for a tall modern street post.”
Correction: Use 'la farola' for tall streetlights and 'el farol' for smaller, decorative, or portable lanterns.
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