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bright

[/braɪt/]
adjective
brilhante
1. emitting or reflecting much light; luminous
The bright sun shone through the windows.
O sol brilhante brilhava pelas janelas.
2. intelligent; quick-witted
She is a bright student who always asks good questions.
Ela é uma aluna brilhante que sempre faz boas perguntas.
3. cheerful; optimistic
He has a bright outlook on life.
Ele tem uma perspectiva otimista da vida.
4. vivid in color; not dull
The painting has bright colors.
O quadro tem cores vibrantes.
NYC Slang
sharp, lit, on point
Synonyms
luminousradiantintelligentcheerfulvividbrilliant
Antonyms
darkdimdullstupidgloomy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brilhante
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
brilhante
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
brilhante
standard usage
Portugal
brilhante
standard usage; also 'luminoso' for light-related contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bright and early - cedo da manhã
look on the bright side - ver o lado positivo
bright as a button - muito inteligente e alerta
burning bright - brilhando intensamente
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