Translation of Spanish word "oscuro" to English
oscuro
/osˈkuro/
Meaning
Adjectivenot giving off much light; having little or no light.
How to use
Oscuro ('dark / obscure / dim') is an adjective (oscuro, oscura). Spain also permits the spelling obscuro, though oscuro is much more common. Color oscuro — Dark color.
🇬🇧 English
dark
Example
La noche era muy oscura, no se veía nada.
The night was very dark, you couldn't see anything.
El cine era oscuro, pero la película era emocionante.
The movie theater was dark, but the movie was exciting.
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Common phrases
- hacerse oscuro— to get dark
- materia oscura— dark matter
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What does the Spanish word "oscuro" mean?▼
The Spanish word "oscuro" means "dark" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La noche era muy oscura, no se veía nada." (which translates as "The night was very dark, you couldn't see anything.").
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