el luminoso
bright
Que tiene mucha luz o se ve muy claro y brillante.
Definition & meaning
Luminoso means bright, luminous, or well-lit. It can describe something that emits light or a place that receives plenty of light.
Figuratively, it can mean radiant, clear, or brilliant, as in a joyful expression or an insightful idea.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective that agrees with the noun it describes: luminoso, luminosa, luminosos, luminosas.
It comes from Latin luminosus, from lumen, meaning “light.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- brillante — “bright” or “shining”; often emphasizes sparkle or brilliance.
- radiante — “radiant”; often suggests light spreading outward or a visibly joyful appearance.
- oscuro — “dark”; the opposite when referring to a lack of light.
- sombrío — “dim” or “gloomy”; can also describe a bleak mood.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Este salón es muy luminoso y acogedor.adjective
This living room is very bright and cozy.
El dormitorio es bastante luminoso por las mañanas.adjective
The bedroom is quite bright in the mornings.
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