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    Oscuridad (en. Darkness)

    /oskuɾiˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State or condition of what is dark.
    The darkness of the night made the roads dangerous.
    La oscuridad de la noche hacía que los caminos fueran peligrosos.
    Ignorance or lack of knowledge about something.
    I lived in the dark about the problems I was facing.
    Vivía en la oscuridad sobre los problemas que enfrentaba.
    Situation of confusion or ambiguity.
    The darkness of the information was unsettling for the citizens.
    La oscuridad de la información era inquietante para los ciudadanos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'obscuritas', which means 'darkness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    walking in the dark
    Acting without being aware of the circumstances or consequences.
    caminando en la oscuridad
    to see things in the dark
    To understand or perceive something that is not evident.
    ver las cosas en la oscuridad
    to come out of the darkness
    To overcome a difficult or ignorant situation.
    salir de la oscuridad

    Related Words

    dark
    Having little or no light.
    oscuro
    gloom
    Deep darkness, particularly that which envelops something.
    tiniebla

    Slang Meanings

    Environment of mystery or danger.
    That street has a darkness that is frightening.
    Esa calle tiene una oscuridad que da miedo.
    Confusion or lack of mental clarity.
    I was in total darkness regarding my future.
    Estaba en una oscuridad total respecto a su futuro.