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gloomy in Spanish

gloomy in Spanish is sombrío, lóbrego, oscuro — gloomy means dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.

gloomy in Spanish

sombrío
adj
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
lóbrego
adj
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
sombrío
adj
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
oscuro
adj
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
tétrico
adj
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
lúgubre
adj
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
lóbrego
adj
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.

What does "gloomy" mean?

  1. adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
    "The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit."
  2. adj Sad, pessimistic, or without hope.
    "He's been gloomy ever since he lost his job."

gloomy in a sentence

  • The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit.
  • He's been gloomy ever since he lost his job.
  • Analysts gave a gloomy forecast for next quarter's sales.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gloomy" in Spanish?

"gloomy" in Spanish is sombrío, lóbrego, oscuro. gloomy means: Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.

How do you use "gloomy" in a sentence?

Example: "The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit." In Spanish, "gloomy" is sombrío, lóbrego, oscuro.

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

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "gloomy": sombrío, lóbrego, oscuro, tétrico, lúgubre.

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