B2 noun Neutral

brightness

/ˈbraɪtnəs/

Brightness refers to the quality of reflecting or emitting a large amount of light, as well as the vividness of a color. Metaphorically, it can also describe a person's intelligence or a cheerful, optimistic outlook.

Ejemplos

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1

You should lower the brightness on your computer screen to reduce eye strain.

Lower the intensity of light on your monitor to help your eyes.

2

The scientific equipment measured the brightness of the distant star with high accuracy.

The tools measured the light intensity of the star precisely.

3

I really love the brightness of the yellow paint you chose for the kitchen.

I like how vivid and light the yellow paint looks in the kitchen.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brightness
Verb
brighten
Adverbio
brightly
Adjetivo
bright
Relacionado
brilliance
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Truco para recordar

Focus on the suffix '-ness,' which turns the adjective 'bright' into a state of being. Imagine a 'bright' sun creating 'brightness' all around you.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the noon sun made it almost impossible to drive without sunglasses.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: brightness

Ejemplos

1

You should lower the brightness on your computer screen to reduce eye strain.

everyday

Lower the intensity of light on your monitor to help your eyes.

2

The scientific equipment measured the brightness of the distant star with high accuracy.

formal

The tools measured the light intensity of the star precisely.

3

I really love the brightness of the yellow paint you chose for the kitchen.

informal

I like how vivid and light the yellow paint looks in the kitchen.

4

In this experiment, we vary the brightness of the stimulus to observe the subjects' reaction times.

academic

The researchers changed the light levels to see how people reacted.

5

Our marketing team wants to increase the brightness of the logo to make it stand out on mobile devices.

business

The company wants the logo to be more vivid so it is easier to see on phones.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brightness
Verb
brighten
Adverbio
brightly
Adjetivo
bright
Relacionado
brilliance

Colocaciones comunes

adjust the brightness change the level of light
blinding brightness light so strong it is hard to see
screen brightness the light level of a digital display
full brightness the maximum light setting
unusual brightness an unexpected amount of light

Frases Comunes

brightness of the future

the hopefulness or potential of coming times

adjust for brightness

to change settings based on available light

eyes full of brightness

eyes showing intelligence or happiness

Se confunde a menudo con

brightness vs lightness

Brightness refers to light intensity or vividness, while lightness usually refers to weight or how pale a color is.

brightness vs lighting

Lighting refers to the equipment or arrangement of lights in a room, whereas brightness is the quality of the light itself.

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Notas de uso

Brightness is most commonly used when talking about digital screens or light sources. When describing a person's mind, use 'intelligence' for formal contexts, though 'brightness' is common in general conversation.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'bright' (the adjective) when they need the noun 'brightness' (e.g., saying 'the bright of the sun' instead of 'the brightness of the sun').

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Truco para recordar

Focus on the suffix '-ness,' which turns the adjective 'bright' into a state of being. Imagine a 'bright' sun creating 'brightness' all around you.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English 'beorhtnes,' coming from 'beorht' (bright) and the suffix '-nes' used to form abstract nouns.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun can be modified by adjectives (extreme brightness, low brightness) often follows 'the' in a prepositional phrase
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, brightness is symbolically linked to hope, intelligence ('a bright student'), and positivity.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the noon sun made it almost impossible to drive without sunglasses.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: brightness

Palabras relacionadas

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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