No. 13,528 in Spanish
relucir
To shine or stand out.
In a sentence
La joya comenzó a relucir al reflejar la luz del sol.
The jewel began to shine as it reflected the sunlight.
In this sentence, 'relucir' describes the act of emitting brilliance or light, indicating its primary use as 'to shine or gleam'.
Al hablar en público, su talento para la oratoria salió a relucir.
When speaking in public, her talent for oratory came to light.
Here, 'relucir' is used figuratively to mean 'to come to light or become evident', extending its meaning metaphorically to refer to showcasing or revealing qualities.
El coche estaba tan limpio que parecía relucir.
The car was so clean that it seemed to shine.
In this context, 'relucir' communicates the appearance of emitting shine or light, emphasizing a pristine or polished state.
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