brillo transparente
/bɾiʝo tɾanspaɾente/from spelling rules
The English phrase "clear gloss" is translated into Spanish as brillo transparente.
brillo transparente is commonly used in the context of cosmetics, such as lip gloss or in art and DIY supplies like varnishes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of brillo (gloss/shine) and transparente (transparent/clear).
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾiʝo tɾanspaɾente/
Did you know?
- The adjective transparente can also be used colloquially in Spanish to describe a person who is very honest or 'an open book'.
- While brillo transparente is correct, if you are looking for a clear lip gloss in a pharmacy, you might also see it labeled simply as gloss.
- The word brillo is a distant relative of the English word 'beryl' through the Latin bēryllus, referring to a precious gemstone.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar un brillo transparente para los labios.I would like to buy a clear gloss for my lips.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un brillo labial transparente de buena calidad?Where can I find a good quality clear lip gloss?
- Necesito comprar un gloss transparente para un evento importante.I need to buy a clear gloss for an important event.
- ¡Me encanta tu labial transparente! ¿Dónde lo compraste?I love your clear gloss! Where did you buy it?
- ¿Alguien tiene un brillo para los labios transparente que me pueda prestar?Does anyone have a clear gloss for the lips that I can borrow?
- ¡Necesito un gloss transparente urgente! ¿Me prestas el tuyo?I urgently need a clear gloss! Can you lend me yours?
- Necesito un brillo transparente para mis labios.I need a clear gloss for my lips.
- El brillo transparente se ve muy natural.The clear gloss looks very natural.
- Ella prefiere usar un brillo transparente.She prefers to use a clear gloss.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at a cosmetics store.
- Sofía¿Dónde está el brillo transparente?Where is the clear gloss?
- AlejandroEstá en el estante de maquillaje.It is on the makeup shelf.
- SofíaGracias, voy a buscarlo ahora.Thanks, I'm going to look for it now.
- AlejandroDe nada, Sofía.You're welcome, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brillo, transparente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
