This is the 1312th most frequent Portuguese word.
brilhante
"Brilhante" means "brilliant" or "shining" in English.
Here, 'brilhante' is used metaphorically to describe the actress's appearance or demeanor, implying that she shone with elegance or talent.
A atriz estava deslumbrante e brilhante na cerimônia de entrega de prêmios.
The actress was stunning and brilliant at the awards ceremony.
In this sentence, 'brilhante' describes the brightness of something luminous, specifically the stars in the sky.
O céu estava brilhante com as estrelas naquela noite mágica.
The sky was bright with stars that magical night.
Here, 'brilhante' is used figuratively to describe an idea as excellent, clever, or innovative.