Iluminación (en. Lightning)

/ilu̯minaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The act of illuminating or the state of being illuminated.
The lighting of the room created a cozy atmosphere.
La iluminación de la sala creó un ambiente acogedor.
The set of lights used to illuminate a space.
The public lighting of the street was improved.
La iluminación pública de la calle fue mejorada.
Knowledge or clarification about a topic.
The illumination of his ideas transformed the project.
La iluminación de sus ideas transformó el proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'illuminatio', which comes from 'illuminare', meaning 'to illuminate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public lighting
A system of lights that illuminates streets and public spaces.
iluminación pública
natural lighting
Light that comes from natural sources like the sun.
iluminación natural
artistic lighting
Use of light in art to create visual effects.
iluminación artística

Related Words

to illuminate
To provide light to something.
iluminar
illuminated
That receives or has light.
iluminado
luminous
That produces or reflects light.
luminoso

Slang Meanings

To have mental clarity or to suddenly understand something.
I had an insight on how to solve the problem.
Tuve una iluminación sobre cómo resolver el problema.
To be under the effect of something cheerful or festive.
The party was so good that everyone was high.
La fiesta estuvo tan buena que todos estaban iluminados.