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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
darkenbecome darkergrow darkerturn darker
Antonyms
get lighterbrightenlightenget 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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