What is the Spanish word for "gleam"?

Learn how to say "gleam" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

gleam

Spanish

destello

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Alternative translations of "gleam"

resplandor
brillo
chispa
reflejo

Examples of how to use "gleam" in Spanish

English
A faint gleam of light was in the distance.
Spanish
Un débil resplandor de luz estaba en la distancia.
English
A small gleam appeared in her eyes.
Spanish
Una pequeña chispa apareció en sus ojos.
English
The knife had a sudden gleam of light.
Spanish
El cuchillo tuvo un brillo repentino de luz.
English
He noticed a gleam on the water.
Spanish
Notó un destello en el agua.
English
Morning sun gave the window a soft gleam.
Spanish
El sol de la mañana le dio a la ventana un suave resplandor.

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A faint gleam of light was in the distance.

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