aurora
word
/ɝˈɔɹə/
/ɐɹˈɔːɹɐ/
Definition
Aurora can mean the first light of morning (dawn), or a natural colorful light display in the sky near the poles, like the Northern Lights.
Usage & Nuances
Literary or scientific word. In science, usually means the colorful polar light display ('aurora borealis', 'aurora australis'). In poetry or older texts, may mean 'dawn'. Not used for everyday sunrise. 'Aurora' is often capitalized for the light display.
Spanish: aurora - aurora borealPortuguese (BR): aurora - aurora borealPortuguese (PT): aurora - aurora borealChinese (Simplified): 曙光 - 极光Chinese (Traditional): 曙光 - 極光Hindi: उषा - औरोरा (आकाशीय प्रदीपन)Arabic: شفق - أورورا (الشفق القطبي)Bengali: ভোরের আলো - অরোরা (প্রাকৃতিক আলো)Russian: аврора - северное сияниеJapanese: オーロラ - 極光Vietnamese: bình minh - cực quangKorean: 오로라 - 극광Turkish: aurora - kutup ışıklarıUrdu: صبح کی روشنی - اورورا (قطبی روشنی)Indonesian: fajar - aurora (cahaya kutub)
Example Sentences
The aurora is a beautiful light in the night sky.
basic
We saw the aurora during our trip to Norway.
basic
An aurora can have green, pink, and purple colors.
basic
Catching a glimpse of the aurora was on my bucket list.
natural
They woke up early to watch the aurora before sunrise.
natural
Some people call the aurora the Northern Lights.
natural