light bulb
US /ˈlaɪt bʌlb/
UK /ˈlaɪt bʌlb/
1.
lâmpada, lâmpada incandescente
an evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament that glows when incandescent electric current passes through it, used as a source of light.
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The light bulb in the lamp needs to be replaced.
A lâmpada na luminária precisa ser substituída.
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He screwed the new light bulb into the socket.
Ele enroscou a nova lâmpada no soquete.
2.
momento eureka, estalo
a moment of sudden inspiration or realization.
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Then, a light bulb went off in his head, and he knew how to solve the problem.
Então, uma lâmpada acendeu em sua cabeça, e ele soube como resolver o problema.
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It was a real light bulb moment when I realized my mistake.
Foi um verdadeiro momento de lâmpada quando percebi meu erro.