Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

escurecer

verb
/es-ku-re-‘ser/
Definition
To darken or make something less bright.
Examples
  • O céu começou a escurecer antes da tempestade.
  • Ela usou cortinas para escurecer o quarto.
  • A pintura escureceu ao longo dos anos.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘escurecer’ refers to the action of reducing the amount of light or brightness in a space or an object, typically associated with shadows or darkness.
Synonyms
  • tornar escuro
  • abranger
  • obscurecer