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    Tenebrosa (en. Dark)

    /te.neˈβɾo.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a dark or gloomy tone.
    The tenebrous castle loomed on the hill, shrouded in fog.
    El castillo tenebroso se alzaba en la colina, cubierto de niebla.
    That suggests or evokes fear or distrust.
    That tenebrous movie left me feeling uneasy.
    Esa película tenebrosa me dejó con mal cuerpo.
    Related to darkness or gloom.
    The tenebrous jungle holds ancient secrets.
    La tenebrosa selva guarda secretos antiguos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tenebrosus', meaning dark.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a tenebrous atmosphere
    Environment that causes unease or fear.
    una atmósfera tenebrosa
    a tenebrous presence is felt
    Feeling that there is something or someone threatening.
    se siente una presencia tenebrosa
    tenebrous gaze
    Gaze that reflects evil or mystery.
    mirada tenebrosa

    Related Words

    tenebrosity
    Quality of being tenebrous.
    tenebrosidad
    tenebrous
    Similar in meaning to tenebrous, related to darkness.
    tenebroso
    gloomy
    Synonym that implies sadness or despondency.
    sombrío

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a person or place that evokes fear.
    That neighborhood is very tenebrous when night falls.
    Ese barrio es muy tenebroso cuando cae la noche.
    Description of a very dark or sinister situation.
    The discussion turned tenebrous quickly.
    La discusión se tornó tenebrosa rápidamente.