Spanish Conversation · Level 116
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Spanish word
luminoso
Pronunciation
IPA/lumiˈnoso/
Meaning
- adjectivebright
Example
La habitación es luminosa.
The room is bright.
More examples
El pasillo está luminoso por las ventanas.
The hallway is bright because of the windows.
Core concept
A clear, well-lit street at dusk.
Common phrases
pasillo luminoso
bright hallway
muy luminoso
very bright
Similar words
iluminado: Shone on by light so surfaces and rooms look illuminated.
claro: Light enough to see clearly, without shadowing or dimness.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo recibe suficiente luz o posee luminosidad propia y, por ello, resulta claro.
Word origin
From Latin luminosus (lumen 'light' + -osus/-oso 'full of'), adopted into Spanish as luminoso.
Usage tips
- Unlike English bright, luminoso normally does not mean 'intelligent' in Spanish, so use listo or brillante for that meaning.
Other meanings
- shiningadjective
Opposites
- tenebrosogloomyadjective
- opacodulladjective
Related words
- luminosidadbrightnessnoun