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    Alumbraba (en. Illuminated)

    /alu̯mˈbraβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of giving light or illuminating a space.
    The moon illuminated the path during the night.
    La luna aluminaba el camino durante la noche.
    It refers to provoking an idea or a new understanding.
    The teacher illuminated the minds of his students with his teachings.
    El maestro aluminaba las mentes de sus estudiantes con sus enseñanzas.
    In the context of remembering someone, it means to revive a memory.
    The song we heard on the trip illuminated old memories.
    La canción que escuchamos en el viaje aluminaba viejas memorias.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'alumbrare', which means to illuminate or give light.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to light the way
    To provide guidance or direction to someone.
    alumbrar el camino
    to illuminate an idea
    To generate a new idea or concept.
    alumbrar una idea
    the light that illuminated
    Reference to someone or something that brought clarity to a situation.
    la luz que alumbró

    Related Words

    to light
    To give light or illuminate.
    alumbrar
    to illuminate
    To produce light in a space.
    iluminar
    to shine
    To emit or reflect light.
    brillar

    Slang Meanings

    To give an important notice.
    The boss notified that there are changes in the work policy.
    El jefe alumnó que hay cambios en la política de trabajo.
    To be alert or aware.
    That news alerted me; now I am more aware of what is happening.
    Esa noticia me alumnó, ahora estoy más atento a lo que pasa.