na escuridão

[nɐ ɛʃkuɾiˈdɐ̃w̃]

prepositional phrase (preposition + noun)femininepl: nas escuridões

in the darkness

1. in a state of darkness or absence of light

He walked alone in the darkness

Ele caminhava sozinho na escuridão

2. in obscurity or ignorance; lacking knowledge or clarity

The truth remained in the darkness

A verdade permanecia na escuridão

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

na escuridão

standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

na escuridão

common usage, no significant variation

São Paulo

na escuridão

common usage, no significant variation

Portugal

na escuridão

standard usage, may also use 'nas trevas'

deixar alguém na escuridão (to leave someone in the dark)

caminhar na escuridão (to walk in darkness)

medo da escuridão (fear of the dark)

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