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lustro

[ˈlʊʃ.tɾu]
nounmasculinepl: lustros
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.
Synonyms
brilhopolimentoesplendorglóriarenome
Antonyms
opacidadefoscodesonraobscuridade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lustro
Common usage for shine and polish, also for prestige
Portugal
lustro
Similar usage; may also refer to chandelier (lustre in English spelling)

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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