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irradiar

to radiate

verb ee-rrah-DYAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin irradiare (to shine upon).

Also means

to irradiate

Usage Note

Irradiar means to emit light, heat, or radiation outward from a source, and is also used figuratively — irradia alegría (she radiates joy). In medical contexts it refers to exposing something to radiation. Note the double meaning: the source irradiates (emits) and the object is irradiated (exposed).

Examples

"El sol irradia calor intenso."

Natural Translation

The sun radiates intense heat.

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