farol
/faˈɾol/ · B2 · noun · m
lantern
🏮 farol = Spanish cousin of 'Pharos', the ancient lighthouse; both mean a light
Farol comes from Greek Pharos, the famous lighthouse island near Alexandria. Think 'pharos' → 'farol': any light on a pole or front of a vehicle, from lantern to streetlamp to headlight.