brillar

brillar(
bree
-
yahr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to shine
El sol brillaba sobre el desierto.The sun shone over the desert.
b. to sparkle
Tus ojos brillan como las estrellas.Your eyes sparkle like stars.
c. to glisten
La nieve brillaba con la luz del sol.The snow glistened in the sunlight.
d. to glitter
El dorado del vestido brillaba bajo la luz.The gilt on the dress glittered under the light.
a. to shine
Carolina brilló en el concurso de matemáticas.Carolina shone in the math competition.
b. to stand out
Alexander brilla en la clase de salsa; se ve que le encanta bailar.Alexander stands out in salsa class; you can see he loves to dance.
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