Also means
prestige, shine
Usage Note
Lustre refers both to a physical sheen (the lustre of polished wood) and to social prestige or glory (dar lustre = to lend prestige). In some Latin American varieties it also means shoe polish. Note: lustro (a five-year period) is a distinct word, not a synonym.
Examples
"El lustre del mármol impresionaba a los visitantes."
Natural Translation
The luster of the marble impressed the visitors.

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