brillamos

Brillamos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb brillar, meaning "we shine." It is used to describe an ongoing physical emission of light or, more commonly, a metaphorical sense of being outstanding or prominent as a group that includes the speaker.

Etymology and related terms: Brillar is a Romance-language verb related to similar verbs in other Romance languages, such as briller in French and brillare in Italian. The word group is connected to the broader semantic domain of brightness and shine. The exact Latin origin of brillar is uncertain, but it is part of a common family of verbs that express light, glare, or brilliance.

Conjugation and forms: Present tense forms of brillar include: yo brillo, tú brillas, él/ella/Ud. brilla, nosotros brillamos, vosotros brilláis, ellos/ellas/Uds. brillan. Brillamos specifically denotes "we shine" and is often used with subject pronouns omitted in Spanish when the context makes the subject clear.

Usage: Literally, brillamos describes emitting light or being illuminated. Figuratively, it conveys excellence, distinction, or strong presence, as in teamwork, performance, or creativity. Examples include sentences like "Brillamos cuando trabajamos juntos" (We shine when we work together) or "La banda brillamos en el escenario" (the band shines on stage). In literature or marketing, brillamos can appear as a stylistic device or a slogan, sometimes capitalized or stylized as a brand name.

See also: Brillar, Shine (glossary of brightness terms), Spanish verb conjugation.