What is the Spanish word for "dark"?

Learn how to say "dark" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dark

Spanish

oscuro

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Examples of how to use "dark" in Spanish

English
It is too dark to see anything here.
Spanish
Aquí está demasiado oscuro para ver algo.
English
The room grew dark after sunset.
Spanish
La habitación se oscureció después del atardecer.
English
He wears dark glasses indoors.
Spanish
Él usa gafas de sol en interiores.
English
Her dark eyes looked curious.
Spanish
Sus ojos oscuros parecían curiosos.
English
We camped in the dark forest.
Spanish
Acampamos en el bosque oscuro.

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