What does "mortecino" mean in English?

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Spanish

mortecino

English

dim

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Alternative translations of "mortecino"

faint
weak
feeble
dying

Examples of how to use "mortecino" in Spanish

Spanish
La luz era mortecina y triste.
English
The light was dim and sad.
Spanish
El farol tiene un brillo mortecino.
English
The lantern has a faint glow.
Spanish
Escuché un sonido mortecino en la casa.
English
I heard a faint sound in the house.
Spanish
Se veía un resplandor mortecino más allá.
English
A faint glow was seen beyond.
Spanish
El murmullo sonó mortecino y apagado.
English
The murmur sounded faint and muted.

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La luz era mortecina y triste.

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