brillante
/bɾiˈʝante/
The English phrase "glowing" is translated into Spanish as brillante.
brillante is an adjective used to describe that which glows. While it is the standard word for "bright" or "shining" in a physical sense, it can also be used in a figurative sense to mean "glowing," such as when describing a glowing report.
Meaning: that which glows (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective brillante becomes brillantes in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾiˈʝante/
Did you know?
- The root of brillante traces back to the Latin word bēryllus, which refers to a precious gemstone called 'beryl'.
- To describe a 'glowing' complexion in a healthy sense, Spanish speakers often use the word luminoso instead of brillante, as the latter can sometimes imply an oily skin texture.
- The word brillante can function as a noun to mean 'a diamond' in many Spanish-speaking contexts.
Examples in context
- Tom estaba muy contento consigo mismo después de que su jefe le dio un informe brillante.Tom was very chuffed with himself after his boss gave him a glowing report.This sentence shows how brillante can be used to describe a glowing report.Tatoeba #5918832 by albrusgher, translation #3674678 by patgfisher
- Ella tenía una piel resplandeciente.She had a glowing complexion.
- La novia lucía radiante durante su boda.The bride looked glowing during her wedding.
- La atleta tenía una mirada resplandeciente después de ganar el oro.The athlete had a glowing look after winning the gold medal.
- El sol se ponía y el paisaje adquiría un tono radiante de rojo y naranja.The sun was setting, and the landscape took on a radiant shade of red and orange.
- La líder política dio un discurso deslumbrante que dejó a todos impresionados.The political leader delivered a glowing speech that left everyone impressed.
- Las estrellas parecían luminosas en el cielo.The stars appeared glowing in the sky.
- Los fuegos artificiales en la fiesta de Año Nuevo eran realmente luminosos.The fireworks at the New Year's party were truly glowing.
- Me gustan las luces brillantes de la ciudad.I like the glowing lights of the city.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are looking at a decorative lamp.
- LucíaMe gusta mucho esta lámpara brillante.I really like this glowing lamp.
- JavierSí, Javier piensa que es muy bonita.Yes, Javier thinks it is very pretty.
- Lucía¿Dónde la compraste, Javier?Where did you buy it, Javier?
- JavierLa compré en una tienda de decoración.I bought it at a decor store.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “glowing” translations and entries brillante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brillante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
