This is the 12780th most frequent Spanish word.
opacar
"Opacar" means "to overshadow" or "to dim."
Here, 'opacar' means to make something less visible or dim its brilliance due to a stronger presence.
La brillante luz del sol opacó el resplandor de las estrellas.
The bright sunlight dimmed the shine of the stars.
In this sentence, 'opacar' is used figuratively to denote inhibiting or suppressing someone's positive feelings or qualities due to external negativity.
No permitas que las críticas opaquen tu entusiasmo por aprender.
Don't let the criticisms overshadow your enthusiasm for learning.
Here, 'opacar' is utilized to express the idea of surpassing or standing out in comparison to others, diminishing their impact.