iluminado
“iluminado” means “lit up” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
lit up
Also: bright
📝 In Action
El salón es muy grande e iluminado.
A2The living room is very large and well-lit.
Prefiero trabajar en un espacio bien iluminado.
B1I prefer to work in a well-lit space.
Las calles estaban iluminadas con luces de colores.
B1The streets were lit up with colored lights.
enlightened person
Also: visionary
📝 In Action
No es un genio, solo es otro iluminado con teorías extrañas.
C1He's not a genius; he's just another 'visionary' with strange theories.
Históricamente, los iluminados buscaban la verdad a través de la razón.
C2Historically, the enlightened ones sought truth through reason.
Ese político habla como si fuera un iluminado.
B2That politician talks as if he were an enlightened one.
illuminated
📝 In Action
Hemos iluminado todo el jardín para la fiesta.
B1We have lit up the whole garden for the party.
El sol ha iluminado la habitación.
A2The sun has illuminated the room.
Habían iluminado el escenario antes de empezar.
B2They had lit up the stage before starting.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "iluminado" in Spanish:
bright→enlightened person→illuminated→lit up→visionary→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: iluminado
Question 1 of 3
Which verb do you use to say a room 'is' well-lit?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'illuminatus', which comes from 'lumen' (light). It shares the same ancestor as the English word 'luminous'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'iluminado' the same as 'claro'?
Not exactly. 'Claro' means 'light-colored' or 'clear,' while 'iluminado' specifically means that there is a light source making the area bright.
Can I use 'iluminado' for a lightbulb?
No. For a lightbulb that is on, use 'encendido'. Use 'iluminado' for the room that the lightbulb is shining into.
Does it have a religious meaning?
Yes, historically it was used for people who claimed to have direct divine inspiration, similar to the word 'enlightened'.