Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

escuro

adjective
/esˈkuɾu/
Definition
dark
Examples
  • O quarto estava escuro e silencioso. (The room was dark and silent.)
  • Ele usou uma roupa escura para a festa. (He wore dark clothing to the party.)
  • As nuvens sobre a cidade tornaram o céu escuro. (The clouds over the city darkened the sky.)
Meaning
The term ‘escuro’ describes a lack of light or brightness; it can refer to the literal absence of light or to colors that are deep and muted.
Synonyms
  • sombrio
  • opaco
  • tenebroso