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dark in Italian

dark in Italian is tenebroso, oscuro, buio — dark means having little or no light.

dark in Italian

tenebroso
adj
oscuro
adj
oscuro
adj
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
buio
adj
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
fosco
adj
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
tetro
adj
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
scuro
adj
(of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
buio
noun
oscurità
noun
A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
tenebra
noun
A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
oscurità
noun
(uncountable) Ignorance.
tenebra
noun
(uncountable) Nightfall.
tramonto
noun
(uncountable) Nightfall.

What does "dark" mean?

  1. adj Having little or no light.
    "The room was completely dark with the curtains drawn."
  2. adj Deep or intense in shade rather than light and bright.
    "She painted the walls a dark shade of green."
  3. adj Secretive, sinister, or morally troubling.
    "He has a dark secret he's never told anyone."
  4. noun The absence of light; nightfall.
    "The kids were told to be home before dark."

dark in a sentence

  • The room was completely dark with the curtains drawn.
  • It gets dark early in winter.
  • She painted the walls a dark shade of green.
  • He has a dark secret he's never told anyone.

Similar words in Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dark" in Italian?

"dark" in Italian is tenebroso, oscuro, buio. dark means: Having little or no light.

How do you use "dark" in a sentence?

Example: "The room was completely dark with the curtains drawn." In Italian, "dark" is tenebroso, oscuro, buio.

Are there other ways to say "dark" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 9 translations listed for "dark": tenebroso, oscuro, buio, fosco, tetro, scuro.

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