darkness in Portuguese
darkness in Portuguese is escuridão, trevas, obscuridade — darkness means the absence of light.
darkness in Portuguese
escuridão
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
trevas
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
obscuridade
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
escuro
(uncountable) The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.
trevas
(uncountable) Gloom; gloominess; depression.
What does "darkness" mean?
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noun The absence of light.
"She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch."
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noun A gloomy or hopeless mood; misery or despair.
"After the diagnosis, he sank into a darkness he struggled to explain."
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noun Wickedness, secrecy, or a lack of moral or spiritual understanding.
"The novel is often read as a battle between light and darkness."
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darkness in a sentence
- She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch.
- The power cut left the whole street in darkness.
- After the diagnosis, he sank into a darkness he struggled to explain.
- The film explores the darkness at the heart of the character.
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What is "darkness" in Portuguese?
"darkness" in Portuguese is escuridão, trevas, obscuridade. darkness means: The absence of light.
How do you use "darkness" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch." In Portuguese, "darkness" is escuridão, trevas, obscuridade.
Are there other ways to say "darkness" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "darkness": escuridão, trevas, obscuridade, escuro.
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