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    Opaca (en. Opaque)

    /oˈpaka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That does not allow the passage of light or that is difficult to see through.
    The bottle is opaque, so I can't see its contents.
    La botella es opaca, así que no puedo ver su contenido.
    That is unclear or difficult to understand.
    The explanation was opaque and I couldn't understand the topic.
    La explicación fue opaca y no logré comprender el tema.
    That does not reflect light; that has little brightness.
    The paint has an opaque finish, which gives it an elegant look.
    La pintura tiene un acabado opaco, lo que le da un aspecto elegante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'opacus', meaning 'shadow' or 'dark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opaque glass
    Glass that does not allow you to see through it.
    vidrio opaco
    opaque paint
    Paint that does not reflect light or shine.
    pintura opaca
    opaque light
    Light that is dim and not clear.
    luz opaca

    Related Words

    opacity
    The quality of being opaque.
    opacidad
    transparent
    That allows you to see through it; the opposite of opaque.
    transparente
    clarity
    Quality of being clear and understandable.
    claridad

    Slang Meanings

    To describe someone who is not sincere or who hides something.
    That guy is very opaque; he never says what he really thinks.
    Ese tipo es muy opaco, nunca dice lo que realmente piensa.
    To refer to a situation that is confusing or unclear.
    The negotiation was opaque; I struggled to understand the terms.
    La negociación fue opaca, me costó entender los términos.