Meaning
rhinestone, glitter
- A small imitation diamond or decorative crystal; a rhinestone.
- (usually in plural) Glitter or sequins used on clothes, makeup, or crafts.
In a sentence
Ha un piccolo brillantino incastonato sull'orologio.
He has a small rhinestone set into his watch.
Le bambine hanno riempito il disegno di brillantini colorati.
The little girls filled the drawing with colored glitter.
Non ti sembra che questo vestito abbia troppi brillantini?
Don't you think this dress has too many rhinestones?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| brillantino | masculine · singular |
| brillantini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In the plural ('i brillantini'), it frequently translates to 'glitter' or decorative sparkles.