Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
resplandor
Pronunciation
IPA/resplanˈdoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounbrightness
Example
El resplandor del sol me cegó.
The brightness of the sun blinded me.
More examples
Noté el resplandor en sus ojos cuando sonrió.
I noticed the brightness in her eyes when she smiled.
Core concept
Blinding shaft of light from a bright source.
Common phrases
el resplandor del sol
the sun's brightness
el resplandor de la luna
the moon's glow
el resplandor en los ojos
brightness in the eyes
Similar words
luz: General light that illuminates objects or spaces.
brillo: Visible shine on a surface, a gleam from reflected light.
destello: A sudden, brief flash of bright light.
luminosidad: Measure of the amount of light or overall level of brightness.
Definition in Spanish
Brillo intenso y llamativo que procede de una fuente de luz y puede deslumbrar.
Word origin
From Spanish resplandecer, ultimately from Latin resplendere, with re- as an intensifier and splendere meaning 'to shine'.
Usage tips
- Refers to intense, often dazzling light and is common in dramatic or literary descriptions, while softer light is more naturally called luz or brillo.
Other meanings
- dazzlenoun
Opposites
- oscuridaddarknessnoun
- penumbradimnessnoun
Related words
- resplandecershineverb
- resplandecienteshiningadjective