No. 3,491 in Spanish
faro
"Faro" means "lighthouse" in English.
In a sentence
El faro guía a los barcos durante la noche.
The lighthouse guides the ships during the night.
In this sentence, 'faro' refers to a lighthouse, a structure that emits light to aid navigation at sea.
El coche tiene un faro roto.
The car has a broken headlight.
Here, 'faro' is used to describe a car's headlight, which is a light-emitting device.
La ciudad es un faro de esperanza para los refugiados.
The city is a beacon of hope for the refugees.
In this metaphorical usage, 'faro' symbolizes a source of guidance or hope.
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