Iluminaba (en. Illuminated)

/ilu.miˈna.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something illuminated.
The lamp illuminated the entire room.
La lámpara iluminaba toda la habitación.
To clarify or make something evident.
His explanation illuminated many dark concepts.
Su explicación iluminaba muchos conceptos oscuros.
To provide light figuratively in the sense of providing knowledge.
The professor illuminated the minds of his students.
El profesor iluminaba la mente de sus estudiantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'illuminare', which means 'to illuminate' or 'to give light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enlighten my path
Guides or helps in a moment of confusion.
ilumina mi camino
this enlightened me
This clarified a doubt for me or gave me a new perspective.
esto me iluminó
the truth illuminates
The truth reveals what is hidden.
la verdad ilumina

Related Words

illumination
Action of illuminating or state of being illuminated.
iluminación
illuminator
Something that provides light.
iluminador
illustrious
Prominent or famous, related to clarity in a figurative sense.
ilustre

Slang Meanings

To shed light on a difficult situation.
His advice illuminated the tense situation between them.
Su consejo iluminó la situación tensa entre ambos.
To be very bright or outstanding in something.
That idea really illuminated the project.
Esa idea realmente iluminaba el proyecto.