What is the Spanish word for "illuminate"?

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

English

illuminate

Spanish

iluminar

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Examples of how to use "illuminate" in Spanish

English
A single candle illuminated the dark room.
Spanish
Una sola vela iluminaba la habitación oscura.
English
Streetlights illuminate the quiet road.
Spanish
Las farolas iluminan la calle tranquila.
English
The lantern illuminated our path.
Spanish
La linterna iluminó nuestro camino.
English
The candles are illuminating the room.
Spanish
Las velas están iluminando la habitación.
English
New evidence has illuminated the case.
Spanish
Nueva evidencia ha iluminado el caso.

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A single candle illuminated the dark room.

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