see the light

abrir los ojos, comprender

Entender de pronto algo confuso o darse cuenta de que otra decisión sería mejor.

En inglés sencillo: To suddenly understand something that was confusing or realize that a different choice is better.

• Now I see the light.
• He finally saw the light and apologized.
• After we explained the costs, they began to see the light.

Sinónimos: realize, understand, catch on

Expresiones frecuentes: see the light, finally see the light

convertirse, encontrar la fe

Empezar a creer en una religión después de una experiencia personal muy intensa.

En inglés sencillo: To begin believing in a religion after a powerful personal experience.

• He saw the light and joined the church.
• After years without faith, she finally saw the light.
• The preacher described how he had seen the light as a young man.

Sinónimos: convert, find faith

Expresiones frecuentes: see the light, finally see the light

ver la luz

Nacer, producirse o darse a conocer al público.

En inglés sencillo: To be born, produced, or made known to the public.

• The manuscript finally saw the light.
• Her first book saw the light fifty years after her death.
• He first saw the light in a small village beside the sea.

Sinónimos: appear, come into being

Expresiones frecuentes: see the light, never see the light