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    Tiniebla (en. Darkness)

    /tiˈnje.βla/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of complete darkness.
    Darkness covered the forest completely.
    La tiniebla cubría el bosque por completo.
    Confusion or lack of knowledge.
    I was living in darkness regarding my true origin.
    Vivía en la tiniebla respecto a su verdadero origen.
    Bad or difficult times or situations.
    The country was going through a darkness of despair.
    El país atravesaba una tiniebla de desesperación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tenebræ', meaning darkness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the darkness
    In a state of confusion or ignorance.
    en la tiniebla
    to emerge from darkness
    Achieve clarity in a previously confusing situation.
    salir de la tiniebla
    immersed in darkness
    To be in a state of total ignorance or despair.
    sumido en tinieblas

    Related Words

    shadowy
    That produces or causes fear due to its darkness or mystery.
    tenebroso
    dark
    That has no light or is poorly lit.
    oscuro
    shadow
    An area that lacks light due to an object blocking it.
    sombra

    Slang Meanings

    Complicated or confusing situation.
    That conversation became total darkness.
    Esa conversación se volvió una tiniebla total.
    Emotional disorder.
    Since he broke up with her, he has been living in darkness.
    Desde que terminó con ella, vive en la tiniebla.