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brilho

[ˈbɾi.ʎu]
nounmasculinepl: brilhos
shine, brightness, gloss, luster
1. The quality of shining or reflecting light; luminosity
The diamond has a beautiful shine.
O diamante tem um brilho bonito.
2. Brilliance or splendor; radiance
The sun's brightness filled the sky.
O brilho do sol preencheu o céu.
3. Gloss or polish on a surface
This furniture polish gives a nice gloss.
Este lustro de móvel dá um brilho agradável.
4. Excellence, distinction, or brilliance in performance or intellect
He performed with great brilliance.
Ele atuou com grande brilho.
Synonyms
luminosidadeesplendorlumefulgorlustroresplendor
Antonyms
opacidadeescuridãofosco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brilho
standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
brilho
standard usage; may also use 'fulgor' for poetic contexts
São Paulo
brilho
no significant regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

tirar brilho (to polish, to make shine)
com brilho nos olhos (with sparkle in one's eyes)
dia de brilho (a shining moment, a day of glory)
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