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"Bright" is an adjective which is often translated as "brillante", and "shiny" is an adjective which is also often translated as "brillante". Learn more about the difference between "bright" and "shiny" below.
bright(
brayt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (brilliant)
a. brillante
That kid is bright. Have you seen his math scores?Ese chico es brillante. ¿Has visto sus notas de matemáticas?
3. (positive)
shiny(
shay
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ni
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. brillante
Mark got in his shiny red Ferrari and sped away.Mark subió a su Ferrari rojo brillante y salió a toda velocidad.
b. reluciente
The pickpocket was eyeing her shiny gold necklace.El carterista observaba su collar de oro reluciente.
c. lustroso
Alan was strutting his shiny loafers at the party.Alan lucía sus lustrosos mocasines en la fiesta.
