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darkness in Spanish

darkness in Spanish is oscuridad, tinieblas — darkness means the absence of light.

darkness in Spanish

oscuridad
noun
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
tinieblas
noun
(uncountable) Gloom; gloominess; depression.

What does "darkness" mean?

  1. noun The absence of light.
    "She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch."
  2. noun A gloomy or hopeless mood; misery or despair.
    "After the diagnosis, he sank into a darkness he struggled to explain."
  3. 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 Spanish?

"darkness" in Spanish is oscuridad, tinieblas. 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 Spanish, "darkness" is oscuridad, tinieblas.

Are there other ways to say "darkness" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "darkness": oscuridad, tinieblas.

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