What does "mortecina" mean in English?

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Spanish

mortecina

English

dim

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Alternative translations of "mortecina"

faint
weak
dying
dull

Examples of how to use "mortecina" in Spanish

Spanish
La luz de la vela era mortecina.
English
The candle's light was faint.
Spanish
La luz mortecina iluminaba la habitación vieja.
English
The faint light illuminated the old room.
Spanish
Escuché una voz mortecina en la radio.
English
I heard a faint voice on the radio.
Spanish
Su sonrisa mortecina no convenció a nadie.
English
His faint smile didn't convince anyone.
Spanish
El farol ofrecía una luz mortecina.
English
The lantern offered a dim light.

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