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    Lóbrego (en. Gloomy)

    /ˈlo.βɾe.ɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a place or atmosphere that is dark and foreboding.
    The forest was gloomy, and the path was barely visible.
    El bosque era lóbrego, y el camino apenas se veía.
    One that has a sad or gloomy character.
    The music I chose for the movie has a gloomy tone.
    La música que elegí para la película tiene un tono lóbrego.
    Describes an oppressive and gruesome atmosphere or situation.
    The prison had a gloomy atmosphere that frightened new prisoners.
    La cárcel tenía un ambiente lóbrego que asustaba a los nuevos prisioneros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lūbrica', meaning 'slippery, dark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gloomy night
    a dark and sad night
    noche lóbrega
    gloomy environment
    a heavy and gloomy environment
    ambiente lóbrego

    Related Words

    gloomy
    That is sad, gloomy, or melancholic.
    lúgubre
    dark
    That has no light.
    oscuro

    Slang Meanings

    Tense or uncomfortable environment.
    The atmosphere in the meeting was gloomy; no one wanted to talk.
    El ambiente en la reunión era lóbrego, nadie quería hablar.
    Dejected mood.
    Since the relationship ended, he has felt very gloomy.
    Desde que terminó la relación, se ha sentido muy lóbrego.