luses
lusés with stress marks
sparkler (firework)
Usage Note
Luses refers to sparklers — handheld fireworks that emit bright sparks when lit. Derived from Spanish luces (lights), they are extremely popular in the Philippines during New Year's Eve celebrations and Christmas season. Children wave them in the dark as part of the festive tradition, though safety campaigns have raised awareness of the risks.
Examples
" Mahilig ang bata sa luses. "
Natural Translation
The child loves sparklers.
Literal Translation
Fond the child of sparkler.
" Maganda ang luses. "
Natural Translation
The sparkler is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the sparkler.
" Tuwing Bisperas ng Bagong Taon, masayang sinisindihan ng mga bata ang luses sa harap ng kanilang bahay. "
Natural Translation
Every New Year's Eve, the children happily light sparklers in front of their house.
Literal Translation
Every Eve of New Year, happily light by-the-children the sparkler in front of their house.
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