Negrura (en. Blackness)

/neˈɡɾuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Darkness or lack of light.
The blackness of the night was overwhelming.
La negrura de la noche era abrumadora.
Black color at its maximum expression.
The blackness of the coal is unmistakable.
La negrura del carbón es inconfundible.
Metaphor suggesting sadness or wickedness.
The blackness of his thoughts led him to make wrong decisions.
La negrura de sus pensamientos lo llevó a tomar decisiones erróneas.

Etymology

From Latin 'nigrura', derived from 'niger', which means black.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blackness of misery
State of deep poverty and despair.
negrura de la miseria
blackness of the soul
State of sadness or wickedness in a person.
negrura del alma
to see everything in blackness
To have a pessimistic perspective on life.
ver todo en negrura

Related Words

black
Color that lacks light.
negro
gloomy
Grim, dark, or sad.
sombrío
dark
Having much darkness.
tenebroso

Slang Meanings

Description of something very dark or gloomy.
That party turned into a blackness.
Esa fiesta se volvió una negrura.
Referring to a negative or difficult situation.
The work became a total blackness.
El trabajo se convirtió en una negrura total.