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na treva
[nah TREH-vah]
adverbial phrase
in the dark; in darkness
1.
in a state of darkness or obscurity; without light
The power went out and we were left na treva.
A luz foi embora e ficamos na treva.
2.
figuratively: without information or understanding; in ignorance
They kept us na treva about their plans.
Eles nos mantiveram na treva sobre seus planos.
Synonyms
na escuridão
no escuro
na obscuridade
às cegas
Antonyms
na luz
no claro
iluminado
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
na treva
common usage in both literal and figurative contexts
Portugal
na treva
more archaic or poetic usage; modern preference for 'na escuridão'
Related Idioms & Phrases
deixar alguém na treva
ficar na treva
estar na treva
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