Iluminó (en. Illuminated)

/iluˈmino/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide light or clarity to a place.
He illuminated the room with a lamp.
Él iluminó la habitación con una lámpara.
To make something better understood.
The explanation clarified the topic for the students.
La explicación iluminó el tema para los estudiantes.
To manifest or express ideas or feelings clearly.
His speech illuminated the vision for the future.
Su discurso iluminó la visión del futuro.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to light the way
To provide guidance or direction in a situation.
iluminar el camino
to enlighten the mind
To facilitate understanding of a topic or idea.
iluminar la mente
to illuminate with one's presence
To make a place more special or cheerful by being present.
iluminar con su presencia

Related Words

illumination
Action of lighting or giving light.
iluminación
illuminator
Person or thing that illuminates.
iluminador
to shine
To receive light or clarity on a topic.
iluminarse

Slang Meanings

To make something evident.
That answer really clarified the situation.
Esa respuesta realmente iluminó la situación.
To deliver clarity in a debate or discussion.
His analysis illuminated the debate on the topic.
Su análisis iluminó el debate sobre el tema.