gloss

• Sustantivo que designa el brillo o lustre de una superficie, así como una nota breve o comentario explicativo añadido a un texto.

A noun referring to a shiny or lustrous surface finish, or a brief explanatory note or comment on a text.

1. Shiny surfaceB1formal

   A shine or luster on a smooth surface.

   Brillo

   • The paint gave the wood a beautiful gloss.
   • She applied a gloss to her lips.
   • The car's gloss was damaged by the hailstorm.

   Sinónimosburnishgleamlusterpolishsheenshine

2. B2formal

   A brief explanation or note added to a text to clarify a word or phrase.

   glosa

   • The editor added a gloss to explain the archaic term.
   • The manuscript contains many glosses in the margins.
   • The student wrote a gloss next to the difficult passage.

   Sinónimosannotationcommentarydefinitionelucidationexegesisexplanationmarginalianotescholium

3. Superficial appearanceC1formal

   A deceptively attractive or pleasing appearance.

   Aparencia superficial engañosa

   • The company's glossy image hid its financial troubles.
   • Beneath the gloss of success, there was deep unhappiness.
   • The report put a gloss on the negative results.

   Sinónimosdisguisefacadefrontguisemaskpretensesemblanceshowsurfaceveneer

   Antónimosrealitysubstancetruth

• Verbo que significa proporcionar una explicación, interpretación o comentario sobre un texto o palabra, a menudo para hacerlo más comprensible; también puede referirse a dar una apariencia superficial o engañosa a algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing an explanation, interpretation, or commentary on a text or word, often to make it clearer.

1. Apply a shiny coatingB1formal

   To apply a shiny or glossy substance to a surface.

   Aplicar un brillo o capa lustrosa

   • She glossed the wooden table to make it shine.
   • The artist glossed the painting for a polished finish.
   • He glossed his lips with a clear balm.

   Sinónimosburnishcoatenamelglazelacquerpolishshinevarnish

   Antónimosdullflattenmatteroughenscuff

2. Explain or interpretB2formal

   To provide an explanation or interpretation of a word or text.

   glosar / explicar

   • The scholar glossed the ancient manuscript for modern readers.
   • She glossed the difficult passage in the poem.
   • The teacher glossed the technical terms for the students.

   Sinónimosannotatecommentdefineelucidateexplainexpoundinterpret

3. Make something appear betterB2informal

   To treat something superficially to make it seem more attractive or acceptable.

   Suavizar o disimular

   • He tried to gloss over his mistakes during the interview.
   • The report glossed the company's financial troubles.
   • She glossed the situation to avoid conflict.

   Sinónimosembellisheuphemizegildprettifysugarcoatvarnishwhitewash

   Antónimosexposerevealunmask

Variantes phrasalgloss over