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alight in Spanish

alight in Spanish is apearse, bajarse, aterrizar — alight means to get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal.

alight in Spanish

apearse
verb
Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.
bajarse
verb
Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.
aterrizar
verb
(also, figuratively) Often followed by at, on, or upon: of something aloft: to descend and settle; to land, to lodge, to rest.
posarse
verb
(also, figuratively) Often followed by at, on, or upon: of something aloft: to descend and settle; to land, to lodge, to rest.

What does "alight" mean?

  1. verb To get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal.
    "Passengers should alight from the train on the left side."
  2. verb To land after flying, or to come to rest somewhere.
    "A butterfly alighted on the windowsill."
  3. adj On fire, or lit up with light.
    "The bonfire was set alight just after dark."

alight in a sentence

  • Passengers should alight from the train on the left side.
  • She alighted from the carriage and walked toward the house.
  • A butterfly alighted on the windowsill.
  • The bonfire was set alight just after dark.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "alight" in Spanish?

"alight" in Spanish is apearse, bajarse, aterrizar. alight means: To get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal.

How do you use "alight" in a sentence?

Example: "Passengers should alight from the train on the left side." In Spanish, "alight" is apearse, bajarse, aterrizar.

Are there other ways to say "alight" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "alight": apearse, bajarse, aterrizar, posarse.

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