luz divina
/luθ dibina/from spelling rules
luz divina is the Spanish way to say divine light.
The phrase refers to the spiritual radiance or illumination emanating from a deity or a holy source.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is composed of the noun luz (light) and the adjective divina (divine).
Which one should you use?
While luz divina specifically means divine light, you can also use resplandor divino to express the idea of divine radiance or divine glow.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because luz is a feminine noun, the adjective must be in the feminine form divina instead of the masculine divino. To express the plural 'divine lights', both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix: luces divinas.
Did you know?
- While luz usually means light, the expression dar luz can be used poetically to describe the act of giving birth to a child.
- In Spanish, the adjective 'divina' can also be used to describe someone's personality, such as 'una mujer divina', meaning a 'divine' or wonderful woman. This shifts the phrase from a spiritual context to a common social compliment.
- In some Spanish mystical traditions, particularly those of St. John of the Cross, the 'dark night' is seen as the only way to eventually reach the luz divina.
Examples in context
- A través de la meditación, pude sentir la luz divina penetrando mi ser.Through meditation, I could feel the divine light permeating my being.
- El santuario estaba lleno de resplandor divino durante la ceremonia.The sanctuary was filled with divine radiance during the ceremony.
- Siento la luz divina en mi corazón.I feel the divine light in my heart.
- La luz divina guía a los fieles.The divine light guides the faithful.
- Buscamos la luz divina en la oración.We seek the divine light in prayer.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are meditating together in a quiet garden.
- MateoSiento una paz increíble ahora mismo.I feel an incredible peace right now.
- MaríaEs como si nos rodeara la luz divina.It is as if the divine light surrounds us.
- MateoSí, María, es una sensación muy especial.Yes, María, it is a very special feeling.
- MaríaDisfrutemos de este momento de calma.Let's enjoy this moment of calm.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
