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escuro — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • black adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
  • dark adj Having little or no light.
  • darkness noun The absence of light.
  • gloom noun Near-darkness or dim, murky light.
  • gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
  • sombre adjective Dark, dim, or lacking in brightness.

Senses

escuro is used for these senses in English:

  • black (of a location or setting) Without light.
  • dark A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
  • darkness (uncountable) The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.
  • gloom Darkness, dimness, or obscurity.
  • gloomy Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
  • sombre Dark; gloomy; shadowy, dimly lit.
  • sombre Dull or dark in colour or brightness.

black — full definition

  1. adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
  2. adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
  3. adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
  4. adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
  5. adj Grim, hopeless, or menacing.

dark — full definition

  1. adj Having little or no light.
  2. adj Deep or intense in shade rather than light and bright.
  3. adj Secretive, sinister, or morally troubling.
  4. noun The absence of light; nightfall.

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