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    Tinieblas (en. Darkness)

    /tiˈnje.βlas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Time or place where there is an absence of light.
    We entered the darkness of the forest at dusk.
    Entramos en la tiniebla del bosque al anochecer.
    Ignorance or lack of knowledge about something.
    The darkness of his ignorance prevented him from making a good decision.
    La tiniebla de su ignorancia le impidió tomar una buena decisión.
    Confusion or state of unease.
    The news left those present plunged in darkness.
    La noticia dejó a los presentes sumidos en la tiniebla.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tenebræ', which means darkness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to come out of the darkness
    Overcoming a situation of confusion or ignorance.
    salir de las tinieblas
    to live in darkness
    Being uninformed or in ignorance.
    vivir en tinieblas
    in the darkness
    In a state of confusion or without clarity.
    en las tinieblas

    Related Words

    tinieblo
    Noun referring to a deep or gloomy darkness.
    tinieblo
    tenebrous
    Adjective that describes something that is dark or inspires fear.
    tenebroso

    Slang Meanings

    Complicated or confusing situations.
    Since he lost his job, he lives in darkness.
    Desde que perdió su trabajo, vive en las tinieblas.
    Emotional state of deep sadness.
    After the breakup, he felt in darkness.
    Después de la ruptura, se sentía en tinieblas.