No. 12,371 in Spanish
lucir
To shine, to look, or to wear/display.
In a sentence
Ella sabe cómo lucir su vestido favorito.
She knows how to show off her favorite dress.
Here, 'lucir' is used in the sense of displaying or wearing an item in a way that highlights its attractiveness.
El sol lucía brillando fuerte en el cielo.
The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
In this sentence, 'lucir' refers to the act of shining or emitting brightness.
Quiero lucir más confiado en mi presentación.
I want to appear more confident in my presentation.
In this context, 'lucir' is used to describe appearing or seeming a certain way, conveying a personal attribute.
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