Spanish Conversation · Level 18
90 words
Spanish word
luminosidad
Pronunciation
IPA/luminosiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounbrightness
Example
Necesitamos más luminosidad para la foto.
We need more brightness for the photo.
More examples
Puedes ajustar la luminosidad de la pantalla en la configuración.
You can adjust the screen brightness in the settings.
Core concept
Amount of light on a place or object that determines how clearly it is seen.
Common phrases
luminosidad ambiental
ambient brightness
ajustar la luminosidad
adjust the brightness
luminosidad de la pantalla
screen brightness
Similar words
luz: Visible light itself, the rays or emission that make sight possible.
iluminación: Lighting setup or design used to light interiors, stages, or photos.
brillo: Perceived intensity of light from a surface that makes it look shiny.
claridad: Visual clearness or sharpness with which shapes and features are seen.
Definition in Spanish
Cantidad de luz que hay en un lugar u objeto y la cualidad que hace que algo se vea con más o menos claridad.
Word origin
It comes from Latin lumen 'light' via the adjective luminoso and the abstract noun suffix -idad, forming a noun for the amount or quality of light.
Usage tips
- Speakers use luminosidad in technical contexts such as photography or screen settings, while everyday speech often prefers luz or the adjective luminosa.