/bɾiˈʎante/ ES
/bɾiˈʝante/ MX
Translation
brilliant, shiny, bright
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Word origin
From brillar ('to shine'), borrowed from Italian brillare, most likely from Latin beryllus ('beryl', a clear gemstone). The same line gives English brilliant and beryl.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- beryllus
- English cognates
- brilliant, beryl
Grammar
Examples
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She is a brilliant student.
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He was wearing black, shiny shoes.
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He had a brilliant idea at the last moment.
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The full moon was especially bright that night.
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After the rain, the ground was shiny and wet.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 10: brillante, colega, familiar and 7 more words.