brilliamo

Brilliamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb brillare, which means “to shine.” Brillare is a regular -are verb, and its present indicative forms are: io brillo, tu brilli, lui/lei brilla, noi brilliamo, voi brillate, loro brillano. In standard Italian, brilliamo expresses that we shine in a literal sense or, more often, in a figurative sense, such as standing out, showing brilliance, or being radiant in appearance or performance.

Usage of brilliamo encompasses both physical brightness and metaphorical brightness. Literally, it can describe light or reflections tied to a group: for example, a performance or display where the ensemble appears especially luminous. Figuratively, it is commonly used to convey collective excellence or charisma, as in a team, a band, or a group of colleagues that “shines” due to skill or harmony. Expressions like “Brilliamo di felicità quando siamo insieme” convey a beam of happiness, while “Durante lo spettacolo, noi brilliamo sul palco” emphasizes on-stage presence.

Conjugation and related forms are regular for this verb: brillare follows typical -are conjugation patterns. Other key forms include brilli (tu), brilla (lui/lei), brilliamo (noi), brillate (voi), brillano (loro); the past, future, and conditional tenses follow standard -are endings. In contexts such as marketing, literature, or speech, brilliamo is often used in a motivational or emphatic sense to highlight collective achievement or vibrant character.