Lucían (en. They looked)

/luˈsjan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
It indicates the action of shining or being visible.
At the party, the ladies' dresses looked very elegant.
En la fiesta, los vestidos de las damas lucían muy elegantes.
To present or show something in a favorable way.
When we arrived at the mountain, the landscapes looked spectacular.
Cuando llegamos a la montaña, los paisajes lucían espectaculares.
To appear in a certain way, usually in a positive sense.
During the parade, the participants showcased their traditional costumes.
Durante el desfile, los participantes lucían sus trajes tradicionales.

Etymology

From Latin 'lucere', meaning to shine.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shone like stars
It is used to describe something that shines brightly.
lucían como estrellas
shone with happiness
It indicates that someone shows a lot of joy.
lucían de felicidad

Related Words

lucir
A verb that means to shine or show.
lucir
light
A physical phenomenon that allows visual perception.
luz

Slang Meanings

To shine on stage or at an event.
That performance shone like never before.
Esa actuación lució como nunca antes.
To refer to something that looks good or attractive.
Today you really stood out with that outfit.
Hoy te luciste con esa ropa.