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oscuro — 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.
  • deep adj Extending a long way down from the top or surface.
  • gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
  • insignificant adjective Too small or unimportant to matter.

Senses

oscuro is used for these senses in English:

  • black (of a location or setting) Without light.
  • dark (of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
  • dark Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malevolent, malign.
  • dark A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
  • deep (of a color or flavour) Highly saturated; rich.
  • gloomy Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
  • insignificant Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

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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