glitter

purpurina, brillantina

Partículas diminutas y brillantes para decorar ropa, piel o trabajos de manualidades.

En inglés sencillo: Tiny shiny pieces used to decorate clothes, skin, or craft projects.

• She put glitter on the card.
• His costume was covered in silver glitter.
• We found bits of glitter all over the floor.

Expresiones frecuentes: gold glitter, glitter glue

brillo, destello

Luz brillante que se refleja en muchos destellos pequeños.

En inglés sencillo: Bright light reflected in many small flashes.

• I noticed the glitter of her necklace.
• The glitter of sunlight on the water hurt my eyes.
• There was a cold glitter in his eyes.

Cómo se usa: the glitter of something (We admired the glitter of the diamonds.)

Sinónimos: sparkle, gleam, shine

Expresiones frecuentes: glitter of something, golden glitter

brillar, relucir

Brillar produciendo muchos destellos pequeños e intensos.

En inglés sencillo: To shine with many small, bright flashes of light.

• The stars glittered above us.
• Her necklace glitters in the sunlight.
• Fresh snow glittered on the roofs this morning.

Cómo se usa: glitter with something (The path glittered with tiny pieces of ice.)

Sinónimos: sparkle, twinkle, gleam

Expresiones frecuentes: glitter in sunlight, glitter with something

deslumbrar

Parecer atractivo y emocionante por la riqueza, la fama o una apariencia impresionante.

En inglés sencillo: To seem exciting and attractive because of wealth, fame, or an impressive appearance.

• Court life glittered with luxury.
• The capital glittered with wealth and promise.
• Her future seemed to glitter with possibilities.

Cómo se usa: glitter with something (The royal court glittered with wealth and power.)

Sinónimos: dazzle

Expresiones frecuentes: glitter with glamour, glitter with wealth