Brillo (en. Glow)

/ˈbriʝo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Light reflected by the surface of an object.
The brightness of the sun on the water was dazzling.
El brillo del sol en el agua era deslumbrante.
Clarity or intensity of light.
The brightness of the stars illuminated the night.
El brillo de las estrellas iluminaba la noche.
Splendor or attractiveness of something.
The brightness of her smile captivated me.
El brillo de su sonrisa me cautivó.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give shine
To increase the attractiveness or visibility of something.
dar brillo
to have brightness
To stand out in something, to be remarkable.
tener brillo
own brightness
The quality or characteristic that makes something special.
brillo propio

Related Words

brilliant
That has a lot of shine or glow.
brillante
shiny
That shines or has brightness.
brilloso
to shine
To emit light or reflect it.
brillar

Slang Meanings

State of euphoria or good mood.
Today I am feeling very bright.
Hoy estoy con mucho brillo.
Something that is impressive or surprising.
That party had a lot of spark.
Esa fiesta tuvo mucho brillo.