glare

S2 W2

BrE /ɡleə/ AmE /ɡler/

verb / noun en → es

1 LOOK ANGRILY [transitive] B1

to look at someone in a very angry or unfriendly way

mirar con rabia, fulminar con la mirada

  • glare at somebody

Collocations glare at someone angrily · glare at someone fiercely

  • He glared at her across the room.

    Él la fulminó con la mirada desde el otro lado de la habitación.

2 BRIGHT LIGHT [noun] A2

a very bright light that is difficult to look at

luz brillante, destello

Collocations glare of the sun · glare from a car's headlights

  • The glare of the sun made it hard to read.

    El destello del sol dificultaba la lectura.

3 REFLECT [intransitive] B1

to reflect light in a bright way, especially when this is annoying or uncomfortable

reflejar luz brillante

Collocations glare off the water · glare from a surface

  • The snow glared in the sunlight.

    La nieve reflejaba luz brillante bajo el sol.

4 ANGRY COMMENT [noun] B2

an angry or unfriendly comment, especially one that is made in a loud voice

comentario enojado, reprimenda

Collocations a glare of criticism · a glare of disapproval

  • She gave him a glare for being late.

    Ella le dio una reprimenda por llegar tarde.