Resplandeciente (en. Shining)

/resplanɖeˈsjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That emits or reflects light intensely.

Example Sentence: The sun is shining in a clear sky.

El sol está resplandeciente en un cielo despejado.

Definition: That stands out for its brilliance or splendor.

Example Sentence: She wears a shining dress at the party.

Lleva un vestido resplandeciente en la fiesta.

Definition: That has a special brightness, whether physical or metaphorical.

Example Sentence: Her smile is shining, it lights up the room.

Su sonrisa es resplandeciente, ilumina la habitación.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'resplandescens', present participle of 'resplandeo', which means to shine again.

Phrase: shining like the sun

Meaning: That shines with great intensity, comparing it to sunlight.

resplandeciente como el sol

Phrase: has a shining brightness

Meaning: Refers to something that shines intensely.

tiene un resplandor resplandeciente

Phrase: shining smile

Meaning: A smile that conveys joy and light.

sonrisa resplandeciente

Related Word: radiance

Description: Intense light emitted or reflected by an object.

resplandor

Related Word: brightness

Description: Quality of something that shines or has light.

brillo

Related Word: light

Description: Radiation that is perceived by the eyes.

luz

Slang Meaning: Something that is extremely attractive or charming.

Example: That girl is shining, everyone looks at her.

Esa chica es resplandeciente, todos la miran.

Slang Meaning: An event or moment that is spectacular or incredible.

Example: The party was shining, everything was perfect.

La fiesta fue resplandeciente, todo fue perfecto.