No. 5,204 in Spanish
iluminado
"Iluminado" means "illuminated" or "enlightened" in English.
In a sentence
La habitación estaba iluminada por una lámpara brillante.
The room was illuminated by a bright lamp.
In this sentence, 'iluminada' is used as a participle to describe the room as being lit or brightened by a specific source of light, emphasizing the physical state of being lit.
El hombre iluminado explicó sus ideas sobre la vida.
The enlightened man explained his ideas about life.
Here, 'iluminado' is an adjective describing the man as enlightened or knowledgeable, often metaphorically referring to intellectual or spiritual clarity.
El cartel estaba iluminado para que se pudiera ver en la oscuridad.
The sign was illuminated so that it could be seen in the darkness.
In this example, 'iluminado' serves as a participle describing the sign as being lit up or made visible with light, focusing on its condition.
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