No. 9,707 in Catalan
lustre
Polish; shine; luster.
In a sentence
El tauler té un lustre que reflecteix la llum.
The board has a shine that reflects the light.
In this sentence, "lustre" is used to describe a glossy, shiny surface, emphasizing its physical property.
Ha treballat amb gran lustre i dedicació.
He has worked with great distinction and dedication.
Here, "lustre" is used metaphorically to mean distinction, highlighting a quality of excellence or superior performance.
Aquest rubí es té molt de lustre.
This ruby has a lot of brilliance.
The word "lustre" refers to the brilliance or sheen characteristic of a precious stone, focusing on its aesthetic value.
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