light bulb

lampadina

Piccola lampada elettrica che si inserisce nel portalampada di una luce.

In inglese semplice: A small electric lamp that fits into a light or lamp holder.

• We need a new light bulb.
• She replaced the light bulb in the kitchen.
• These LED light bulbs last for years.

Sinonimi: bulb

Espressioni comuni: led light bulb, light bulb socket, change a light bulb

lampadina a incandescenza

Lampada di vetro che produce luce scaldando con l’elettricità un filo sottile al suo interno.

In inglese semplice: A glass lamp that makes light by heating a thin wire inside it with electricity.

• The light bulb feels hot.
• The wire inside the light bulb broke.
• Older light bulbs used more electricity than modern lamps.

Sinonimi: incandescent bulb, incandescent lamp

Espressioni comuni: light bulb filament, incandescent light bulb, replace a light bulb

illuminazione, colpo di genio

Momento in cui si capisce improvvisamente qualcosa o viene una buona idea.

In inglese semplice: A sudden moment when you understand something or get a good idea.

• I had a light bulb moment.
• A light bulb went on when she saw the answer.
• His light bulb moment led to a much simpler design.

Sinonimi: flash of inspiration, realization

Espressioni comuni: light bulb moment, a light bulb