Spanish Conversation · Level 119
60 words
Spanish word
brillo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɾiʝo/
Meaning
- masculine nounshine
Example
La chaqueta perdió brillo después del lavado.
The jacket lost its shine after washing.
More examples
Si limpias con un paño, restauras el brillo del mueble.
If you clean with a cloth, you bring back the shine of the furniture.
Core concept
Reflective luster on a surface.
Common phrases
nivel de brillo
degree of gloss
restaurar el brillo
bring back the shine
Similar words
lustre: Even, glossy luster from a smooth, well-polished surface.
resplandor: Powerful, concentrated glow produced by intense illumination.
brillantez: Pronounced brilliance or vivid gleam that draws attention to color and light.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa la cualidad de tener lustre o reflejar la luz en superficies; en contextos figurados señala el resplandor o atractivo de algo.
Word origin
Derived from the verb brillar 'to shine' in Spanish and ultimately from Old French briller 'to glitter', the word denotes the property of reflecting light.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers use tener brillo or perder brillo to talk about an object's sheen rather than using brillo as an adjective.