farol
lighthouse
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/fɐ.ˈɾɔl/
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Cultural Note
Portugal has a magnificent network of lighthouses (faróis) along its Atlantic coast, many dating back centuries. The Farol da Roca at Cabo da Roca marks the westernmost point of continental Europe. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'farol' also means traffic light/headlight, while in Portugal traffic lights are called 'semáforo.'
📝 Example Sentences
O farol da Berlenga é um dos mais antigos de Portugal.
The Berlengas lighthouse is one of the oldest in Portugal.
Subimos ao farol para ver a vista.
We climbed the lighthouse to see the view.
O farol de Sagres ilumina o Cabo de São Vicente.
The Sagres lighthouse illuminates Cape St. Vincent.