Brillantez (en. Brilliance)

[briʝan'tez]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of what shines or gleams.
The brilliance of the star illuminated the whole night.
La brillantez de la estrella iluminaba toda la noche.
Intensity or quality of light emitted by an object.
The brilliance of the lamp was stunning.
La brillantez de la lámpara era deslumbrante.

Etymology

From the adjective 'brillante' with the suffix '-ez' that forms nouns.

Common Phrases and Expressions

intellectual brilliance
Reference to clarity and sharpness of mind.
brillantez intelectual
brilliance of a diamond
The luminosity and splendor emitted by a diamond.
brillantez de un diamante

Related Words

shine
To emit light or be remarkable.
brillar
shiny
Having shine or luster.
brilloso

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who stands out for their intelligence.
That boy is pure brilliance in mathematics.
Ese chico es pura brillantez en matemáticas.
Can refer to an exceptional idea or project.
The idea he presented was pure brilliance.
La idea que presentó fue brillantez pura.