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Italian word
luce
light; light bulb; window opening
Looks like
luce (no English equivalent)
no direct cognate — related to Latin lux (light)
⚠️ The trap
English learners of Italian sometimes confuse 'luce' with 'lucido' (shiny) or 'luci' (lights, plural). 'Dare alla luce' = 'to give birth' (literally: to bring to light). 'In questa luce' = 'in this light/perspective'. A beautiful, versatile word.
To say "no direct cognate — related to Latin lux (light)" in Italian:
luce (light)
"luce" in English means:
light; light bulb; window opening
Example
"Spegni la luce prima di uscire."
"Turn off the light before leaving."
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