Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
brillante
Pronunciation
IPA/bɾiˈʝante/
Meaning
- adjectivebrilliant
Example
Tu presentación fue brillante.
Your presentation was brilliant.
More examples
Encontraron una solución brillante al problema.
They found a brilliant solution to the problem.
Core concept
A polished trophy reflecting a warm beam of light.
Common phrases
solución brillante
brilliant solution
éxito brillante
brilliant success
trayectoria brillante
brilliant career
Similar words
genial: Witty and appealing in a friendly way, easily winning people's favor.
magnífico: Strikingly splendid or majestic in look or craft, impressive at first sight.
fantástico: Extraordinarily wonderful, causing astonishment or enthusiastic approval.
excelente: Outstanding in quality or workmanship, consistently superior and dependable.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa admiración por su calidad, claridad o efectividad; magnífico o estupendo.
Word origin
Built from brillar 'to shine' plus the adjectival -ante, brillante originally means 'shining' and by extension 'excellent or splendid'.
Usage tips
- The English word 'brilliant' is a close equivalent, but in casual Spanish '¡Brillante!' often functions as immediate praise rather than a measured judgment.