What is the Spanish word for "grim"?

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

English

grim

Spanish

sombrío

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Alternative translations of "grim"

severo
tenebroso
cruel
desalentador

Examples of how to use "grim" in Spanish

English
The situation looked incredibly grim.
Spanish
La situación parecía increíblemente sombría.
English
The weather looked grim all morning long.
Spanish
El clima se veía sombrío toda la mañana.
English
She wore a grim expression after the news.
Spanish
Ella llevaba una expresión severa después de la noticia.
English
The future felt grim, but they kept trying.
Spanish
El futuro parecía desolador, pero siguieron intentando.
English
His voice became grim when he explained rules.
Spanish
Su voz se volvió grave cuando explicó las reglas.

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