Deslumbrar (en. Dazzle)

/des.lum.'bɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause dazzle.
The sun dazzled the drivers on the road.
El sol deslumbró a los conductores en la carretera.
To show something in a way that astonishes or impresses.
The artist dazzled the audience with his performance.
El artista deslumbró a la audiencia con su actuación.
To make someone lose clarity of judgment due to admiration.
The success dazzled many young people.
El éxito deslumbró a muchos jóvenes.

Etymology

From Latin 'exlumbrāre', which means 'to illuminate intensely'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to dazzle with something
Impress someone with something.
deslumbrar con algo
dazzling
Causing dazzle or amazement.
deslumbrante

Related Words

dazzling
Causing dazzle.
deslumbrante
luminary
Opening through which light enters.
lumbrera
shine
Reflection of light.
brillo

Slang Meanings

To cause extreme admiration.
That car dazzled me at the exhibition.
Ese coche me deslumbró en la exhibición.
To visually impact positively.
The new fashion collection dazzled everyone on the runway.
La nueva colección de moda deslumbró a todos en la pasarela.