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na obscuridade

[nah obs-ku-ri-DAH-duh]
prepositional phrase (noun)femininepl: nas obscuridades
in obscurity; in darkness
1. In a state of darkness, lack of light, or shadow
The old house stood in obscurity, hidden by thick trees.
A casa antiga estava na obscuridade, escondida por árvores densas.
2. In a state of being unknown, unclear, or not well-known
The author spent years writing in obscurity before becoming famous.
O autor passou anos escrevendo na obscuridade antes de ficar famoso.
3. In a state of confusion or lack of clarity regarding understanding
The meaning of the ancient text remained in obscurity.
O significado do texto antigo permanecia na obscuridade.
Synonyms
na escuridãonas trevasno anonimatona sombra
Antonyms
na claridadena luzna famana evidência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
na obscuridade
Standard usage, though 'na escuridão' is more common in everyday speech
Portugal
na obscuridade
Standard usage, more formal and literary than 'na escuridão'

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair da obscuridade (to emerge from obscurity)
viver na obscuridade (to live in obscurity)
permanecer na obscuridade (to remain in obscurity)
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