verb🔗ShareAbrillantar, pulirTo make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine."In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look."En cerámica, a veces se usa una piedra para abrillantar una vasija antes de cocerla, dándole un aspecto liso y brillante.appearancematerialactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrillantar, pulir, lustrarTo shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large."The baker's cheeks were burnishing with heat as he pulled the bread from the hot oven. "Las mejillas del panadero se abrillantaban con el calor mientras sacaba el pan del horno caliente.appearancematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePulir, realzar(metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected."The company hired a public relations firm to focus on burnishing its image after the environmental scandal. "La empresa contrató a una firma de relaciones públicas para centrarse en pulir su imagen después del escándalo ambiental.appearancevaluebusinessachievementqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePulido, abrillantadoA polishing."The silver teapot received a final burnishing before being placed on the table. "La tetera de plata recibió un pulido final antes de ser colocada sobre la mesa.appearancestylematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
