Brillar

Brillar is a Spanish verb meaning to shine or glitter, used both literally to describe light and figuratively to denote prominence or excellence. It derives from Latin brillāre, a root that appears in several Romance languages and carries the sense of brightness or splendor.

In contemporary Spanish, brillar is a regular -ar verb. Its principal conjugations include: present indicative brillo, brillas, brilla, brillamos, brilláis, brillan; preterite brillé, brillaste, brilló, brillamos, brillasteis, brillaron; imperfect brillaba, brillabas, brillaba, brillábamos, brillabais, brillaban. Subjunctive present brille, brilles, brille, brillamos, brilléis, brillant; imperative brilla (tú), brille (usted), brillen (ustedes).

Literal uses refer to objects or bodies that emit light, such as "La luna brilla en el cielo" (The moon shines in the sky). Figurative uses describe notable quality or success, as in "su talento brilla" (his/her talent shines) or "brillar entre la multitud" (to stand out in the crowd).

Nouns and adjectives related include "brillo" (brightness or shine) and "brillante" (bright or brilliant). The term also appears in cultural contexts, notably in poetry, songs and branding, where it often conveys positivity, visibility and distinction.

Brillar operates as a common, flexible verb in Spanish, widely used across everyday language, literature, media and branding to express both literal illumination and metaphorical excellence.