How to Say "is brilliant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “is brilliant” is “brilla” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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VerbB1
metaphorical talent
Examples
En el debate, ella brilla por su elocuencia.
In the debate, she excels due to her eloquence.
Este joven brilla en todas las materias de ciencias.
This young man stands out in all the science subjects.
Figurative Use
When used with people or their qualities, 'brilla' means they are excellent or remarkable, similar to saying someone 'shines' in English.
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