/bɾiˈʎaɾ/
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Translation
to shine, to sparkle
Word origin
From Italian brillare ('to shine, to sparkle'), possibly from Latin beryllus ('beryl'), a gemstone prized for its glitter. The English word 'brilliant' shares this origin.
- Origin
- Italian
- Root
- brillare
- English cognates
- brilliant
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (1st group)
Examples
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The stars shine in the night sky.
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The sun is shining brightly this morning.
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Her eyes were sparkling with joy.
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How that gold ring shines!
limpiarlo, .
After cleaning it, the floor shines like new.
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