sparkle

to shine with a bright light that seems to flash or flicker

brillar, centellear

Collocations sparkle in the sun

• The stars were sparkling in the night sky.

  Las estrellas centelleaban en el cielo nocturno.

to look attractive or impressive, especially because of bright colours or shiny materials

resplandecer, brillar

Collocations sparkle with colour

• Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

  Sus ojos brillaban de emoción.

to make something look attractive or impressive, especially because of bright colours or shiny materials

hacer resplandecer, hacer brillar

• sparkle sth with sth

• The jewels sparkled the dress.

  Los joyas hicieron brillar el vestido.

a small piece of glass or other shiny material that catches and reflects light, often used to decorate clothing or furniture

brillante, centelleo

Collocations sparkle on a dress

• The dress was covered in tiny sparkles.

  El vestido estaba cubierto de pequeños centelleos.

the effect of something shining or looking attractive and impressive, especially because of bright colours or shiny materials

resplandor, brillo

Collocations sparkle of sth

• The sparkle of the diamonds was breathtaking.

  El resplandor de los diamantes era impresionante.