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/ˈbɾiʎo/ ES
/ˈbɾiʝo/ MX
Translation
shine, sparkle
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Word origin
From brillar ('to shine'), which came through Italian brillare, most likely from Latin beryllus ('beryl'), a shining gemstone.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- beryllus
- English cognates
- brilliant, beryl
Grammar
Examples
iluminaba .
The shine of the stars lit up the night.
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Her eyes had a special sparkle that afternoon.
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This product gives the hair shine.
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The gleam of the gold attracted everyone present.
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With a little wax, the car gets its shine back.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 34, lesson 12: brillo, heredero, yate and 6 more words.