Esplendores (en. Splendors)

/esplenˈdoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of great brightness or luminosity.
The splendors of the dawn illuminate the sky.
Los esplendores del amanecer iluminan el cielo.
Grandiosity or magnificence.
The splendors of his palace are impressive.
Los esplendores de su palacio son impresionantes.
Quality of something that is splendid.
The splendor of his performance left everyone astonished.
El esplendor de su actuación dejó a todos asombrados.

Etymology

From Latin 'splendor', meaning brightness or radiance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to see the splendors
To observe the most impressive or remarkable aspect of a situation.
ver los esplendores
to live in splendor
To experience a time of great prosperity or success.
vivir en el esplendor
splendors of history
Highlighted moments that stand out over time.
esplendores de la historia

Related Words

splendid
Something that is very considerable, notable, or admirable.
espléndido
bright
Something that emits or reflects a lot of light.
brillante
radiance
Intense light emitted by something.
resplandor

Slang Meanings

Expression of something that is exceptionally good.
That movie was a splendor, you can't miss it!
Esa película fue un esplendor, ¡no te la puedes perder!
Happy and bright moments in someone's life.
Remembering those splendors of youth fills me with nostalgia.
Recordar esos esplendores de juventud me llena de nostalgia.