luster, shine, polish, or a period of five years
1. Brightness or shine on a polished surface; gloss
The marble floor had a beautiful lustro after cleaning.
O piso de mármore tinha um lustro bonito depois da limpeza.
2. Glory, prestige, or splendor
His achievements brought lustro to the family name.
Suas realizações trouxeram lustro ao nome da família.
3. A period of five years (less common in modern usage)
During that lustro, the country experienced significant growth.
Durante aquele lustro, o país experimentou crescimento significativo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dar lustro a algo (to add prestige/shine to something)
perder o lustro (to lose one's shine/prestige)
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