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"Brilloso" is an adjective which is often translated as "shiny", and "brillante" is an adjective which is often translated as "bright". Learn more about the difference between "brilloso" and "brillante" below.
brilloso(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1. (gleaming)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. shiny
Aplícate iluminador en los pómulos para darle un toque brilloso a tu piel.Apply highlights to your cheekbones to give your skin a shiny look.
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brillante(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. bright
Vi una luz brillante en el horizonte.I saw a bright light on the horizon.
b. shiny
Llevaba los zapatos muy brillantes.His shoes were really shiny.
c. gloss
Aplica una capa de pintura brillante a la mesa.Apply a layer of gloss paint to the table.
d. brilliant
El logotipo tiene colores brillantes para llamar la atención.The logo has brilliant colors to catch the eye.
e. sparkling
Si quieres llamar la atención, usa una joya brillante.Wear a sparkling jewel if you want to draw attention.
a. brilliant
Es una idea brillante, pero no tenemos el dinero para ponerla en práctica.That's a brilliant idea, but we don't have enough money to put it into practice.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. diamond
Esa mujer llena de brillantes es la esposa del gerente.That woman dripping with diamonds is the manager's wife.
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