What is the Spanish word for "somber"?

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

English

somber

Spanish

sombrío

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Alternative translations of "somber"

serio
melancólico
oscuro
funesto

Examples of how to use "somber" in Spanish

English
A somber mood filled the funeral hall.
Spanish
Un ambiente sombrío llenaba la sala del funeral.
English
The room felt somber after the news.
Spanish
La habitación se sentía sombría después de las noticias.
English
She wore a somber dress to the funeral.
Spanish
Ella llevaba un vestido sombrío al funeral.
English
His somber tone made everyone quiet.
Spanish
Su tono sombrío hizo que todos guardaran silencio.
English
A somber sky signaled the coming storm.
Spanish
Un cielo sombrío anunciaba la tormenta que se acercaba.

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