glittering

glittering(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. brillante
Jan lay back and stared up at the glittering stars in the black sky.Jan se acostó y se quedó mirando las estrellas brillantes del cielo negro.
b. reluciente
My eyes were drawn to the beautiful, glittering necklace that Beth was wearing.El precioso collar reluciente que llevaba Beth atrajo mi atención.
c. rutilante
We sat looking at the glittering lights of the village in the valley below us.Nos quedamos sentados mirando las luces rutilantes del pueblo abajo en el valle.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(impressive)
a. brillante
The team has a glittering array of talent.El equipo cuenta con un brillante despliegue de talento.
b. rutilante
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
The concert will feature a dozen glittering stars of the contemporary music scene.El concierto contará con una docena de estrellas rutilantes del mundo de la música contemporánea.
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