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.
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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