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No. 11,549 in Spanish

farol

"Farol" means "lantern" or "streetlight" in English.

In a sentence

  • El farol en la esquina ilumina la calle.

    The streetlight at the corner lights up the street.

    Used to refer to a streetlight.

  • Con ese farol, logró que todos se impresionaran en la reunión.

    With that brag, he managed to impress everyone at the meeting.

    Used metaphorically to refer to boasting or bragging.

  • No puedo creer que sigan jugando al farol; es muy divertido.

    I can't believe they keep playing bluff; it's very entertaining.

    Used in reference to bluffing in games.

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