What is the Spanish word for "darken"?

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

English

darken

Spanish

oscurecer

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Examples of how to use "darken" in Spanish

English
The sky began to darken before the storm.
Spanish
El cielo empezó a oscurecerse antes de la tormenta.
English
Clouds darken the afternoon sky.
Spanish
Las nubes oscurecen el cielo de la tarde.
English
The room darkened at sunset.
Spanish
La habitación se oscureció al atardecer.
English
The sky is darkening before the storm.
Spanish
El cielo se está oscureciendo antes de la tormenta.
English
Her mood has darkened lately.
Spanish
Su estado de ánimo se ha oscurecido últimamente.

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