Lucidez (en. Clarity)

/lu.si.ðez/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Ability to understand and perceive clearly.
His mental lucidity allowed him to solve the problem quickly.
Su lucidez mental le permitió resolver el problema rápidamente.
State of clarity or mental clarity that allows understanding.
Despite the confusion, he maintained a surprising lucidity.
A pesar de la confusión, mantuvo una lucidez sorprendente.
Illumination or insight on a subject.
The lucidity with which he spoke about the situation was admirable.
La lucidez con la que habló sobre la situación fue admirable.

Etymology

From Latin 'luciditas', meaning clarity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clarity of thought
Ability to reason clearly.
lucidez de pensamiento
maintain lucidity
To maintain mental clarity in difficult situations.
mantener la lucidez
moment of lucidity
Instant in which one has a clear and true perception about something.
momento de lucidez

Related Words

lucid
Having clarity of thought or expression.
lucido
illuminate
To produce light or clarity in something.
iluminar
perceptiveness
Ability to perceive or understand.
perceptividad

Slang Meanings

Being mentally fit.
Today I am very lucid, I can make important decisions.
Hoy estoy con mucha lucidez, puedo tomar decisiones importantes.
Understanding something clearly and quickly.
After that talk, I gained lucidity about what I should do.
Después de esa charla, me dio lucidez sobre lo que debo hacer.