brillare
shine
The Italian word 'brillare' is the equivalent of the English verb 'to shine'. It is used to describe the action of emitting light or reflecting it in a bright manner. This term can be used to describe the sun, the moon, or any other object that gives off light. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's brightness or brilliance, such as in the phrase 'brillare di intelligenza' which means 'to shine with intelligence'.
Example sentences using: brillare
Le stelle continuano a brillare nonostante il tempo nuvoloso.
The stars continue to shine despite the cloudy weather.
This sentence uses 'brillare' to describe the action of the stars. It conveys the idea that despite adverse conditions, in this case 'the cloudy weather', the stars continue their inherent action of shining.
I tuoi occhi brillano quando parli di lui.
Your eyes shine when you talk about him.
Here, 'brillare' is used metaphorically to describe the way a person's eyes might appear brighter or 'shine' when they speak about someone they care for or admire.
Potrebbe brillare se avesse la possibilità.
He could shine if given the chance.
The sentence uses 'brillare' to express the potential of a person. It suggests that someone would excel or 'shine' in a certain situation or role if they were given the opportunity.