Oscuras (en. Dark)

/oskuˈɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Lacking light.
The room was so dark that nothing could be seen.
La habitación estaba tan oscura que no se veía nada.
Vague, confusing, or incomprehensible.
The explanation was so unclear that no one understood it.
La explicación fue tan oscura que nadie la entendió.
Referring to a dark place or environment.
The dark streets of the city can be dangerous at night.
Las calles oscuras de la ciudad pueden ser peligrosas por la noche.

Etymology

From Latin 'obscurus', which means 'dark' or 'gloomy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the dark
In uncertain or confusing situations.
en lo oscuras
to see the dark things
To understand or gain clarity about something that was confusing.
ver las cosas oscuras
to have dark thoughts
To have evil or improper ideas or intentions.
tener pensamientos oscuros

Related Words

darkness
Absence of light in a place.
oscuridad
gloomy
That offers or produces fear or unease.
tenebroso
shadow
Dark area produced by an object that blocks light.
sombra

Slang Meanings

A clandestine or dangerous place.
That party is going to be held in a dark bar in the city.
Esa fiesta se va a hacer en un bar oscuro de la ciudad.
A complicated or risky situation.
That business has a lot of dark things behind it.
Ese negocio tiene muchas cosas oscuras detrás.