esplendor

splendour, glory

noun ehs-plen-DOHR Rare

Origin: Latin splendor, from splendere (to shine).

Usage Note

Esplendor denotes radiant magnificence, glory, or a peak period of greatness — el esplendor del Imperio Romano (the splendour of the Roman Empire). The adjective is espléndido (splendid, magnificent) — note the accent shift. En todo su esplendor (in all its glory/splendour) is a common set phrase.

Examples

"La catedral lució en todo su esplendor."

Natural Translation

The cathedral shone in all its splendour.

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