Iluminar (en. Glow up)

/ilu.mi.naɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a place illuminated.
The artist decided to illuminate the room with candles.
El artista decidió iluminar la habitación con velas.
To clarify or give understanding about a topic.
The teacher will clarify the doubts we have about the topic.
El profesor iluminará las dudas que tengamos sobre el tema.
To cause something to shine or gleam.
The stars illuminate the night sky.
Las estrellas iluminan el cielo nocturno.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'illuminare', which means 'to make light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to illuminate the path
To provide light or guidance in a complicated situation.
iluminar el camino
to illuminate a problem
To clarify or facilitate understanding about a difficult topic.
iluminar un problema
to light up the day
To make a day feel more positive or cheerful.
iluminar el día

Related Words

light
Visible radiation that allows us to see.
luz
to shine
To emit light or shine.
brillar
clarity
Quality of being clear or understandable.
claridad

Slang Meanings

To make something more attractive or interesting.
That shine you added to your presentation illuminated it a lot.
Ese brillo que pusiste en tu presentación lo iluminó mucho.
To suddenly understand something.
I had an epiphany when I saw how to solve the problem.
Me iluminé cuando vi cómo resolver el problema.