Also means
shiny
Usage Note
Brillante can describe both literal shine (a sparkling gem) and figurative brilliance (a gifted person or idea). As a noun, un brillante means a diamond or cut gemstone. It is invariable in gender: un alumno brillante, una alumna brillante.
Examples
"Tiene una mente brillante para las matemáticas."
Natural Translation
She has a brilliant mind for mathematics.

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