What is the Spanish word for "gloomy"?

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

English

gloomy

Spanish

sombrío

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Alternative translations of "gloomy"

melancólico
oscuro
triste
deprimente

Examples of how to use "gloomy" in Spanish

English
The weather is very gloomy today.
Spanish
El clima está muy sombrío hoy.
English
The weather today looks dark and gloomy.
Spanish
El clima de hoy se ve oscuro y sombrío.
English
She felt gloomy after reading the letter.
Spanish
Ella se sintió triste después de leer la carta.
English
The room became gloomy as clouds gathered.
Spanish
La habitación se volvió sombría a medida que se acumulaban las nubes.
English
Don't stay gloomy; try to smile today.
Spanish
No te pongas triste; intenta sonreír hoy.

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