Meaning
spotlight, reflector
- a powerful light used in theatres, film sets, or stadiums; spotlight
- public attention or media focus, especially in the plural 'riflettori'
In a sentence
I tecnici hanno acceso i riflettori sul palco.
The technicians turned on the spotlights on stage.
Il giovane cantante non ama stare sotto i riflettori dei media.
The young singer doesn't like being in the media spotlight.
L'inchiesta giornalistica ha puntato i riflettori sulla corruzione.
The journalistic investigation turned the spotlight on corruption.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| riflettore | masculine · singular |
| riflettori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the plural 'sotto i riflettori' meaning 'in the spotlight'.
- Also refers technically to a reflector in photography or vehicles.