noun

el faro

lighthouse

Es una torre alta cerca del mar que tiene una luz en la parte superior para guiar a los barcos durante la noche o en la niebla.

The word faro has two primary meanings in Spanish:

Lighthouse: A structure, usually a tower, built on the coast or on a dangerous rock, containing a powerful light to guide ships and warn them of hazards at sea.
Headlight: The lamp or light attached to the front of a vehicle (such as a car, motorcycle, or train) used to illuminate the road ahead during darkness or poor visibility.

Grammar: It is a masculine noun (el faro). When referring to the plural, it becomes faros.
Word origin: The word originates from the Latin pharus, which in turn comes from the Greek pháros. This refers to the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was located on the island of Pharos.

Synonyms for lighthouse:

Synonyms for headlight:

Antonyms:

There are no direct lexical antonyms for faro, as it is a concrete noun representing a specific object. However, in the context of light, one could conceptually contrast it with oscuridad (darkness) or sombra (shadow).

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El faro guía a los barcos durante la noche.noun

The lighthouse guides the ships during the night.

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