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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