What is the Spanish word for "beacon"?

Learn how to say "beacon" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

beacon

Spanish

faro

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Alternative translations of "beacon"

baliza
señal
torre de señalización
luz guía

Examples of how to use "beacon" in Spanish

English
A lighthouse acts as a beacon for ships.
Spanish
Un faro actúa como un faro para los barcos.
English
The lighthouse served as a beacon.
Spanish
El faro sirvió como un faro.
English
She followed the beacon through the fog.
Spanish
Ella siguió el faro a través de la niebla.
English
A bright beacon helped the ships safely.
Spanish
Un faro brillante ayudó a los barcos a navegar con seguridad.
English
Light the beacon to warn nearby boats.
Spanish
Enciende el faro para advertir a las embarcaciones cercanas.

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