No. 9,929 in Spanish
brillar
To shine or sparkle.
In a sentence
Las estrellas comienzan a brillar al caer la noche.
The stars begin to shine as night falls.
The verb 'brillar' is used to describe the physical act of shining or emitting light.
Ella siempre ha logrado brillar en cada proyecto que emprende.
She has always managed to excel in every project she undertakes.
The verb 'brillar' metaphorically indicates standing out or excelling in tasks and achievements.
El coche recién lavado brilla bajo el sol de la mañana.
The freshly washed car shines under the morning sun.
The verb 'brillar' is used to describe reflecting light and appearing visually clean or bright.
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