brilhante

Brilhante is a term used in Portuguese with several related meanings. Primarily, it is an adjective meaning bright, shiny or brilliant. It is commonly used to describe light, colors, or the quality of a person’s intellect or performance. Examples include uma ideia brilhante (a brilliant idea) and uma pessoa brilhante (a brilliant person).

The word derives from the verb brilhar, to shine, which in turn is linked to the general concept of brightness. In everyday speech, brilhante conveys excellence, cleverness, or high quality in a concise, positive way.

In addition to its adjectival use, brilhante appears in contexts related to jewelry and gemology. It can describe a diamond cut known as the brilliant cut, and phrases such as diamante de corte brilhante emphasize high sparkle and light return. The term is sometimes used more loosely to indicate something with outstanding brilliance or craftsmanship.

As a proper noun, brilhante is used as a surname in Portuguese-speaking countries and may appear in place names or organizational titles. While less common as a given name, it can function as a personal name in some regions or communities.

Brilhante remains a versatile term in Portuguese, spanning everyday adjectives, gemology jargon, and occasional proper nouns. Related concepts include brilho (brightness) and brilhar (to shine).