Iluminadas (en. Lit)

/ilu.miˈna.ðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has light or is very lit.
The streets were illuminated by lanterns.
Las calles estaban iluminadas por faroles.
Figuratively, it refers to someone who possesses knowledge or wisdom.
The author's ideas are illuminated and profound.
Las ideas de la autora son iluminadas y profundas.
Refers to objects that are decorated with lights.
The Christmas tree is illuminated with bright lights.
El árbol de Navidad está iluminado con luces brillantes.

Etymology

From the verb 'iluminar', which comes from the Latin 'illuminare', meaning 'to make light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

illuminated by faith
Reflects a state of spirituality or deep conviction.
iluminadas por la fe
illuminated minds
Refers to people with great knowledge or enlightenment in a figurative sense.
mentes iluminadas
illuminated things
Refers to objects or environments that emit or reflect light noticeably.
cosas iluminadas

Related Words

illuminate
To make something have light.
iluminar
illumination
Action and effect of illuminating.
iluminación
to illuminate oneself
To receive light or clarify in a figurative sense.
iluminarse

Slang Meanings

People who have brilliant or creative ideas.
That artist always has brilliant projects.
Ese artista siempre tiene proyectos iluminados.
Situations that are very clear and obvious.
The answer to that problem was clear; everyone knew it.
La respuesta a ese problema era iluminada, todos lo sabían.