glitter

very small shiny pieces of paper, plastic, or metal that are used to decorate things and give them a bright appearance

brillantina, destellos

Collocations glitter powder · glitter effect

• The card was covered in glitter.

  La tarjeta estaba cubierta de brillantina.

to shine brightly, especially with many small lights or pieces of something shiny

destellar, brillar intensamente

Collocations glitter in the night sky · glitter with stars

• The stars glittered in the dark sky.

  Las estrellas destellaban en el cielo oscuro.

a shiny material that is used to make clothes, shoes, etc., look bright and attractive

brillantina, tela brillante

Collocations glitter fabric · glitter jacket

• She wore a glitter jacket to the party.

  Ella llevó una chaqueta de brillantina a la fiesta.

to behave in an exciting or attractive way, especially to attract attention

destellear, brillar (en sentido figurado)

Collocations glitter with excitement · glitter with success

• The new restaurant is glittering with success.

  El nuevo restaurante está brillando con éxito.

to make something shine brightly, especially by adding small shiny pieces to it

hacer destellar, hacer brillar

Collocations glitter up a costume · glitter a dress

• She glittered the dress with sequins.

  Ella hizo brillar el vestido con cuentas.