Spanish Conversation · Level 31
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Spanish word
relucir
Pronunciation
IPA/reluˈθiɾ/
Meaning
- verbshine
Example
El metal reluce al sol.
The metal shines in the sun.
More examples
En la entrevista, su talento relució.
In the interview, his talent stood out.
Core concept
A shiny object that stands out because of its sheen.
Common phrases
relucir al sol
gleam in the sun
hacer relucir
bring out
relucir de orgullo
beam with pride
Similar words
lucir: Appears stylish or flattering in how it looks.
brillar: Emits light or sparkles with visible brightness.
destacar: Becomes clearly noticeable within a group or scene.
resaltar: Highlights a feature to draw others' attention.
Definition in Spanish
Mostrar brillo al reflejar luz o sobresalir por alguna cualidad que hace visible o llamativo a algo o alguien.
Word origin
Built from Latin relūcēre (re- + lūcēre 'to shine'), relucir combines the idea of reflecting light with the notion of standing out for a visible quality.
Usage tips
- The first person present is reluzco rather than relucio, so conjugation follows the -zco pattern like lucir.
Other meanings
- glowverb
- stand outverb
Opposites
- opacardullverb
- oscurecerdimverb
Related words
- relucientegleamingadjective
- relucidobrightenedadjective
- relucimientolusternoun