shine in Spanish
shine in Spanish is brillo, lucir, brillar — shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.
shine in Spanish
brillo
lucir
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
brillar
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
brillar
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
sobresalir
(intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
alumbrar
(transitive) To create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar).
What does "shine" mean?
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verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
"Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights."
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verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
"Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art."
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verb To point a light source at something.
"Could you shine your phone at the lock so I can see the keyhole?"
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noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.
"The floor had a lovely shine after she mopped and buffed it."
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shine in a sentence
- Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights.
- The sun shone brightly over the valley.
- Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art.
- If you give him a chance, I think he will shine.
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What is "shine" in Spanish?
"shine" in Spanish is brillo, lucir, brillar. shine means: To give off or reflect light brightly.
How do you use "shine" in a sentence?
Example: "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights." In Spanish, "shine" is brillo, lucir, brillar.
Are there other ways to say "shine" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "shine": brillo, lucir, brillar, sobresalir, alumbrar.
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