What does "prieto" mean in English?

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Spanish

prieto

English

dark

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Alternative translations of "prieto"

tight
dense
thick
swarthy

Examples of how to use "prieto" in Spanish

Spanish
Llevaba un vestido muy prieto.
English
She was wearing a very tight dress.
Spanish
El cielo está prieto antes de la lluvia.
English
The sky is dark before the rain.
Spanish
Su rostro es prieto por el sol.
English
His face is tanned from the sun.
Spanish
El café quedó prieto y con buen aroma.
English
The coffee turned dark and has a good aroma.
Spanish
Vimos un río prieto entre las rocas.
English
We saw a dark river among the rocks.

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Llevaba un vestido muy prieto.

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