deslumbrante
/dez.lũˈbɾɐ̃.t͡ʃi/
The English phrase breathtaking is translated into Portuguese as deslumbrante.
The word is used as an adjective to describe something that is stunningly beautiful.
Meaning: stunningly beautiful (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective deslumbrante is derived from the verb deslumbrar, which means to dazzle or to bewitch.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective deslumbrante is invariable in gender, so it remains the same whether it modifies a masculine or feminine noun. However, it must agree in number with the noun it modifies. You should use deslumbrantes when referring to plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /dez.lũˈbɾɐ̃.tʃi/.
Did you know?
- Despite the English 'breathtaking' implying a loss of breath, deslumbrante focuses entirely on the light entering the eyes.
- While deslumbrante is used for beauty, Portuguese uses different words for 'breathtaking' when referring to fear or suspense, such as de arrepiar, which literally means 'to make one's hair stand up'.
- Portuguese speakers may use the phrase de tirar o fôlego to literally translate the English 'breathtaking'. This idiomatic expression mirrors the English imagery of losing one's breath.
Examples in context
- A vista é deslumbrante.The view is breathtaking.This sentence shows how to use deslumbrante to describe a view.Tatoeba #8652035 by bill, translation #6882549 by kaiperkins271
- A vista do topo da montanha é simplesmente deslumbrante!The view from the top of the mountain is simply breathtaking!
- O pôr do sol no oceano é uma cena impressionante.The sunset over the ocean is a breathtaking sight.
- O show de fogos de artifício foi simplesmente espetacular!The fireworks show was simply breathtaking!
- O nascer do sol na praia é simplesmente maravilhoso!The sunrise on the beach is simply breathtaking!
- A Serra da Estrela tem paisagens deslumbrantes durante o outono.The Serra da Estrela has breathtaking landscapes during autumn.
- O pôr do sol está deslumbrante.The sunset is breathtaking.
- Ela estava deslumbrante naquela festa.She was breathtaking at that party.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are looking at a mountain view.
- GabrielOlhe para essa paisagem, Mariana!Look at this landscape, Mariana!
- MarianaÉ realmente deslumbrante.It is truly breathtaking.
- GabrielEu nunca vi algo assim.I have never seen anything like this.
- MarianaÉ um momento perfeito.It is a perfect moment.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry deslumbrante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
