Spanish Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Spanish word
obscuridad
Pronunciation
IPA/oβskuɾiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noundarkness
Example
No puedo ver en la obscuridad.
I can't see in the darkness.
More examples
Después del apagón, la obscuridad fue total.
After the blackout, there was total darkness.
Core concept
An unlit street where only vague shapes can be seen.
Common phrases
en la obscuridad
in the darkness
miedo a la obscuridad
fear of the dark
obscuridad total
total darkness
Similar words
oscuridad: Very little light available to the eyes, producing an overall dark tone.
noche: The nighttime period from sunset until sunrise when it is dark outdoors.
sombra: An area of darkness formed where direct light is prevented from reaching a surface.
Definition in Spanish
Designa la ausencia o fuerte disminución de luz en un lugar, que dificulta la visión de los objetos.
Word origin
Formed from the adjective obscuro/obscurus meaning 'dark' combined with -idad to create an abstract noun for the state of being dark.
Usage tips
- When no cause is specified, en la oscuridad commonly describes being in darkness, while a oscuras specifically implies the absence of electric or other light.