brighten

to become lighter or brighter, especially in color or appearance

iluminar, aclararse, brillar más

• something brightens

Collocations the room brightened · her face brightened

• The sky began to brighten as dawn approached.

  El cielo comenzó a iluminarse mientras se acercaba el amanecer.

to become happier or more cheerful, especially after something sad has happened

alegrarse, animarse

• sb brightens

Collocations he brightened at the news · she brightened up when she saw him

• She brightened as soon as she heard the good news.

  Se animó en cuanto oyó la buena noticia.

to make something better or more cheerful, especially by adding light or color

mejorar, iluminar, aclarar

• take sth to brighten sb/sth

Collocations brighten up the room with flowers · brighten someone's day

• She decided to brighten up her living room by painting it a cheerful yellow.

  Decidió iluminar su sala de estar pintándola de un amarillo animado.