Lucero (en. Morning star)

/luˈθe.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Star that shines brightly, especially at dusk.
The morning lucero can be seen before dawn.
El lucero de la mañana se puede ver antes del amanecer.
Celestial body visible at night.
The luceros guide sailors at sea.
Los luceros guían a los navegantes en el mar.
Element of the sky that stands out due to its brightness.
The brightest lucero in the night is Venus.
El lucero más brillante en la noche es Venus.

Etymology

From the Latin 'lucĕrus', meaning 'bright' or 'light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To see the lucero
To observe a bright star in the sky.
Ver el lucero
To be a lucero in someone's life
To be a person who offers guidance or hope.
Ser un lucero en la vida de alguien

Related Words

lucidez
Clarity and brightness in thought.
lucidez
light
Visible radiation that allows one to see.
luz
to crash
To collide or crash, like a celestial body.
estrellarse

Slang Meanings

A person who is very bright or outstanding in a group.
She is the lucero of the party; everyone is looking for her.
Ella es el lucero de la fiesta, todos la buscan.
Someone who is hard to reach or possesses great value.
That job is a lucero for many; very sought after.
Ese empleo es un lucero para muchos, muy codiciado.