Sombríos (en. Gloomy)

/somˈbɾi.os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Spaces or places that have little or no light.
The shadows of the forest make it difficult to see.
Los sombríos del bosque hacen que sea difícil ver.
Places that convey a sense of sadness or melancholy.
The shadows in her eyes reflected her deep sadness.
Las sombríos en sus ojos reflejaban su profunda tristeza.

Etymology

From Latin 'umbra', meaning shadow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shadow of the night
refers to the darkness that accompanies the arrival of night.
sombra de la noche
in the shadow
means to be in a hidden or less visible place.
en la sombra

Related Words

shadow
Darkness cast by an object when light does not reach certain areas.
sombra
dark
That has little or no light.
oscuro

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of confusion or disorientation.
After the argument, he was in total shadows.
Después de la discusión, estaba en un sombríos total.
To have a gloomy or pessimistic mood.
Today he is in shadows; everything seems wrong to him.
Hoy está en sombríos, todo le parece mal.