brilyante
brilyánte with stress marks
diamond
Usage Note
Brilyante comes from Spanish brillante and refers to a diamond gemstone; by extension it functions as an adjective of brilliance or sparkle. The phrase brilyanteng utak (brilliant mind) is a well-worn compliment for exceptional intelligence.
Examples
" Maganda ang singsing na brilyante. "
Natural Translation
The diamond ring is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the ring that diamond.
" Mahal ang tunay na brilyante. "
Natural Translation
A real diamond is expensive.
Literal Translation
Expensive the real that diamond.
" Bagaman maliit lamang ang brilyante sa kanyang singsing, kuminang ito nang husto sa ilalim ng ilaw ng simbahan habang sila ay ikinakasal. "
Natural Translation
Although the diamond on her ring was small, it sparkled brilliantly under the church lights while they were being married.
Literal Translation
Although small only the diamond on her ring, sparkled this very-much under of light of church while they being-married.
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