luce
word
/ˈɫus/
/lˈuːs/
Definition
'Luce' is the third person singular present of the verb 'lucir' in Spanish, meaning 'he/she/it shines' or 'looks (a certain way)'. It can refer to something giving off light or describing how someone or something appears.
Usage & Nuances
Used in Spanish, not English. Common in spoken and written Spanish to comment on someone's appearance or how something is shining or standing out. Used both literally ('the sun shines') and figuratively ('she looks great'). Often forms: 'luce bien', 'luce hermoso', 'cómo luce'.
Spanish: lucir (verbo) - apariencia (sustantivo, figurado)Portuguese (BR): brilhar (verbo) - aparência (substantivo, figurado)Portuguese (PT): brilhar (verbo) - aparência (substantivo, figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 照耀（动词）- 外观（引申义）Chinese (Traditional): 照耀（動詞）- 外觀（引申義）Hindi: चमकना (क्रिया) - रूप (अर्थान्तर)Arabic: يتألق (فعل) - مظهر (معنى مجازي)Bengali: ঝলমল করে - দেখায় (কেমন)Russian: сияет - выглядит (каким-либо образом)Japanese: 輝く - 見える（〜のように）Vietnamese: tỏa sáng - trông (như thế nào)Korean: 빛난다 - 보인다 (어떻게)Turkish: parlıyor - görünüyor (nasıl olduğu)Urdu: چمکتا ہے - لگتا ہے (کیسا)Indonesian: bersinar - terlihat (seperti apa)
Example Sentences
Esa chaqueta realmente te luce bien.
natural
Ella luce muy feliz hoy.
basic
El auto nuevo luce increíble.
basic
El sol luce en el cielo.
basic
Tu casa luce preciosa con esas flores.
natural
Después de dormir bien, él luce descansado.
natural