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resplandecer means to shine forth — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 13, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

resplandecer

verb • /[res-plan-deh-SER]/

to shine forth

Example:

El lago resplandecía bajo la luz de luna.

The lake shone bright under the moonlight.

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🧠 What does resplandecer mean?

Resplandecer means 'to shine brightly' or 'to glow'. It describes a radiant, often dazzling, kind of shining. Think of the sun reflecting off a polished surface or a jewel sparkling in the light. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone radiating joy or success.

📚 Extra examples

  • El oro resplandecía bajo el sol.
    The gold shone brightly under the sun.
  • Sus ojos resplandecían de felicidad.
    Her eyes shone with happiness.
  • La ciudad resplandecía con luces de neón.
    The city glittered with neon lights.
  • Tras pulirla, la plata resplandecía como nunca.
    After polishing it, the silver shone like never before.
  • Su talento resplandecía en cada actuación.
    Their talent shone in every performance.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to shine forth' in Spanish?
The Spanish verb for 'to shine forth' is 'resplandecer'.
How do you pronounce 'resplandecer' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ress-plan-deh-SER, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'resplandecer' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'El diamante resplandece' (The diamond shines), 'Su rostro resplandecía de alegría' (Their face shone with joy).
What is the English translation of 'resplandecer'?
'Resplandecer' translates to 'to shine brightly', 'to glow', or 'to glitter'.
Does 'resplandecer' change for gender or number?
No, 'resplandecer' conjugates regularly but doesn't change based on gender or number of the noun it refers to. The conjugation will change according to the tense and subject pronoun.
Is 'resplandecer' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as common as simpler words like 'brillar' (to shine), 'resplandecer' is used in both literature and everyday conversations to emphasize a particularly bright or radiant shine.
Does 'resplandecer' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'resplandecer' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It consistently refers to shining brightly.
Is 'resplandecer' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'resplandecer' are consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'resplandecer' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: yo resplandezco, tú resplandeces, él/ella/usted resplandece, nosotros/nosotras resplandecemos, vosotros/vosotras resplandecéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes resplandecen.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "resplandecer"

Synonyms: brillar, relucir, fulgurar, centellear
Opposites: opacar, oscurecer

💡 Did You Know?

Resplandecer comes from the Latin word 'resplendere', which also means 'to shine brightly'.

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