enlightening

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/

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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
enlightening adj (informative, insightful)esclarecedor/a adj
  revelador/a adj
 Their presentation about local crime was very enlightening.
 Su presentación sobre la criminalidad local fue muy esclarecedora.
enlightening adj (spiritually insightful)revelador/a adj
  visionario/a adj
 Many students on the retreats find the experience enlightening.
 Muchos estudiantes en los retiros encuentran la experiencia reveladora.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
enlighten [sb] vtr figurative (explain or clarify to) (figurado)iluminar vtr
 The student didn't fully understand the homework task, until his teacher enlightened him.
 El estudiante no entendía del todo el trabajo que tenía que hacer en casa, hasta que el profesor le iluminó.
enlighten [sb] about [sth] vtr + prep figurative (explain or clarify to) (figurado)iluminar a alguien sobre loc verb
  aclarar algo a alguien sobre loc verb
 Would somebody please enlighten me about whatever is going on here!
 Por favor, ¡puede alguien iluminarme sobre lo que está pasando aquí!
enlighten [sb] as to [sth] v expr figurative (explain or clarify to)explicar algo a loc verb
  aclararle algo a loc verb
 The manager asked his staff to enlighten him as to what exactly was involved in the project.
 El jefe pidió a su equipo que le explicaran exactamente qué abarcaba el proyecto.
enlighten [sb] vtr figurative (inform)instruir vtr
  poner al corriente de algo a loc verb
  aclarar a vtr + prep
 If you are interested in this subject, this book should enlighten you.
 Si estás interesado en este tema, este libro te instruiría.
enlighten [sb] about [sth] vtr + prep figurative (inform)informar a alguien sobre loc verb
 Ray is an expert on French existentialism, so he can enlighten you about that branch of philosophy.
 Ray es un experto en existencialismo francés, así que puede informarte sobre esa rama de la filosofía.
enlighten [sb] as to [sth] v expr figurative (inform)informar a alguien sobre loc verb
 I wonder if you could enlighten me as to the best way to get to Oxford Street?
 Me pregunto si podría informarme sobre cuál es la mejor manera de llegar a Oxford Street.
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Additional Translations
InglésEspañol
enlighten [sb] vtr figurative (religion)iluminar vtr
 The religious pilgrimage is meant to enlighten those who undertake it.
 Se entiende que el peregrinaje religioso ilumina a los que lo emprenden.
enlighten [sth] vtr literal, archaic (light, illuminate)iluminar vtr
 Catherine lit candles to enlighten the room.
 Catherine encendió velas para iluminar la habitación.
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