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get darker
[ɡɛt ˈdɑrkər]
verb phrase
ficar mais escuro
1.
to become darker in color or shade
The sky gets darker as the sun sets.
O céu fica mais escuro conforme o sol se põe.
2.
to become less bright or more gloomy
The room gets darker when the clouds cover the sun.
O quarto fica mais escuro quando as nuvens cobrem o sol.
3.
to become more serious or ominous in tone or mood
The conversation gets darker as they discuss serious topics.
A conversa fica mais sombria conforme discutem tópicos sérios.
Synonyms
darken
become darker
grow darker
turn darker
Antonyms
get lighter
brighten
lighten
get brighter
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ficar mais escuro
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar mais escuro
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
ficar mais escuro
Standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
ficar mais escuro
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
it's getting darker
as the day gets darker
the plot gets darker
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