Obscuros (en. Dark)

/obsˈkuɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to a negative or melancholic mood.
He went through a dark period after the loss of his friend.
Pasó por un periodo oscuro tras la pérdida de su amigo.
That which is unknown or little-known.
He is an obscure author, but his works are fascinating.
Es un autor oscuro, pero sus obras son fascinantes.
That which has no light or clarity.
The basement was dark and a bit scary.
El sótano estaba oscuro y daba un poco de miedo.
That which is difficult to understand or presented in a confusing manner.
The message was so obscure that no one managed to interpret it.
El mensaje era tan oscuro que nadie logró interpretarlo.

Etymology

From Latin 'obscurus', meaning 'dark, unclear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dark times
Difficult or problematic periods in life.
tiempos oscuros
dark things
Suspicious or unclear matters.
cosas oscuras
a dark moment
A moment of sadness or difficulty.
un momento oscuro

Related Words

dark
That which has little or no light.
oscuro
darkness
Condition of being dark; lack of light.
obscuridad
invisible
That which cannot be seen.
invisible

Slang Meanings

Refers to something mysterious or unclear in a conversation.
That topic is very dark; I don't want to go into details.
Ese tema es muy oscuro, no quiero entrar en detalles.
Can be used to describe a person with hidden intentions.
Be careful with him; he has a very dark side.
Ten cuidado con él, tiene un lado muy oscuro.