Alumbrado (en. Lighting)

/aluˈmβɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Illuminated or having light.
The room was completely illuminated by the lamps.
La habitación estaba totalmente alumbrada por las lámparas.
A person who has reached a state of spiritual enlightenment.
The local sage is considered enlightened for his teachings.
El sabio local es considerado un alumbrado por sus enseñanzas.
Known for their knowledge or brilliant ideas.
His work was considered enlightened and revolutionary for its time.
Su obra fue considerada alumbrada y revolucionaria para la época.

Etymology

From the verb "alumbrar," which comes from the Latin 'alumbrare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

enlightened by faith
A person illuminated in a spiritual sense.
alumbrado por la fe
well-lit paths
Routes or places that are well-lit.
caminos alumbrados
to be an enlightened one
To have advanced or outstanding ideas.
ser un alumbrado

Related Words

to illuminate
A verb that means to give light or clarity to something.
alumbrar
to light
To provide light or brightness.
iluminar
illumination
The act of illuminating or the state of being illuminated.
iluminación

Slang Meanings

Only a being if it is enlightened.
At that party, he acted like an enlightened one telling his strange stories.
En esa fiesta, él se comportó como un alumbrado contando sus historias extrañas.
A person with very novel or eccentric ideas.
He is the typical enlightened one who always brings ideas that don't fit with reality.
Es el típico alumbrado que siempre trae ideas que no encajan con la realidad.