What does "sombría" mean in English?

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Spanish

sombría

English

gloomy

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Alternative translations of "sombría"

dark
shadowy
dismal
somber

Examples of how to use "sombría" in Spanish

Spanish
Tenía una expresión sombría en el rostro.
English
He had a somber expression on his face.
Spanish
La casa tenía una atmósfera sombría.
English
The house had a gloomy atmosphere.
Spanish
Ella tiene una sonrisa sombría hoy.
English
She has a somber smile today.
Spanish
La calle estaba sombría y silenciosa.
English
The street was gloomy and silent.
Spanish
Su mirada era sombría pero sincera.
English
His gaze was somber but sincere.

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Tenía una expresión sombría en el rostro.

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