Luminoso (en. Bright)

/lu.mi.'no.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has light or shines.
The moon is especially luminous tonight.
La luna es especialmente luminosa esta noche.
That conveys clarity or joy.
Her smile is luminous and contagious.
Su sonrisa es luminosa y contagiosa.
That is evident or clear in its meaning.
The answer was luminous and direct.
La respuesta fue luminosa y directa.

Etymology

From the Latin 'luminosus', related to light.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bright idea
a clear and brilliant idea.
idea luminosa
bright future
a promising future.
futuro luminoso

Related Words

light
radiation that makes objects visible.
luz
to illuminate
to make something visible by means of light.
iluminar
shine
degree of brightness that something has.
brillo

Slang Meanings

Something that stands out or highlights significantly.
That girl is luminous at the party; everyone is looking at her.
Esa chica es luminosa en la fiesta, todos la miran.
Refers to something that is really good or impressive.
Juan's new car is luminous; everyone wants to see it.
El nuevo coche de Juan es luminoso, todos quieren verlo.