What is the Spanish word for "gloss"?

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

English

gloss

Spanish

brillo

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Alternative translations of "gloss"

lustre
barniz
glosa

Examples of how to use "gloss" in Spanish

English
This lip gloss is very shiny.
Spanish
Este brillo de labios es muy brillante.
English
She added a gloss to the old painting.
Spanish
Ella añadió un barniz a la pintura antigua.
English
The student wrote a gloss for difficult words.
Spanish
El estudiante escribió un glosario para las palabras difíciles.
English
His explanation offered a helpful gloss today.
Spanish
Su explicación ofreció un glosario útil hoy.
English
Apply a gloss to protect the surface.
Spanish
Aplica un barniz para proteger la superficie.

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