No. 9,694 in Catalan
llumetes
Small lights.
In a sentence
Les llumetes de Nadal són tan boniques.
The Christmas lights are so beautiful.
The word 'llumetes' is used here as a diminutive form of 'llum', meaning 'lights', to refer affectionately to little lights, specifically Christmas decorations.
Quan s'apaguen les llumetes, cal revisar el fusible.
When the small lights go out, the fuse needs to be checked.
The word 'llumetes' emphasizes the small size and delicate nature of the lights, possibly referring to string lights or decorative bulbs.
M'agrada contemplar les llumetes al cel nocturn.
I enjoy watching the little lights in the night sky.
Here 'llumetes' poetically describes stars, using the diminutive to suggest a sense of wonder or endearment.
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