Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Obscuridad (en. Darkness)

    /obs.ku.'riðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Condition of lack of light in a space.
    The darkness of the cave was unsettling.
    La obscuridad de la cueva era inquietante.
    State of confusion or lack of clarity in a matter.
    The darkness of his intentions created distrust.
    La obscuridad de sus intenciones generó desconfianza.
    Ignorance or lack of knowledge about a subject.
    The darkness in which she lived regarding her personal history weighed on her.
    La obscuridad en la que vivía acerca de su historia personal le pesaba.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obscuritas', which derives from 'obscurus', meaning dark.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the darkness
    In a state of ignorance or without information.
    en la obscuridad
    emerge from the darkness
    To have clarity or knowledge about something that was previously confusing.
    salir de la obscuridad
    total darkness
    Absolute lack of light.
    obscuridad total

    Related Words

    dark
    That has no light or is difficult to see.
    oscuro
    murky
    That has a dark and mysterious character.
    tenebroso
    shadows
    Atmospheric parts of a place where light does not reach.
    sombras

    Slang Meanings

    Confusing or complicated situation.
    That party was total darkness; I didn't understand anything.
    Esa fiesta fue una obscuridad total, no entendí nada.
    Lack of knowledge about a specific topic.
    I don't know anything about this; I'm in the dark.
    No sé nada sobre esto, estoy en la obscuridad.