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    Brillaban (en. They shone)

    /briˈʎaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give or emit light.
    The stars shone in the sky.
    Las estrellas brillaban en el cielo.
    To stand out in something, to be outstanding.
    Her eyes shone with joy.
    Sus ojos brillaban de alegría.
    To have a luminous or radiant appearance.
    The diamonds shone in the display case.
    Los diamantes brillaban en la vitrina.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'brillare', which means 'to shine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shone in their absence
    Refers to the notable lack of something or someone.
    brillaban por su ausencia

    Related Words

    shining
    That shines a lot or is exceptional.
    brillante
    shine
    Intense light or luminous reflection.
    brillo

    Slang Meanings

    To stand out very positively at an event.
    At the party, her performances shone among all.
    En la fiesta, sus actuaciones brillaban entre todos.
    To demonstrate an admirable quality.
    In the exam, her answers shone for their depth.
    En el examen, sus respuestas brillaban por su profundidad.