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negrura
[nɛ.ɡɾu.ɾə]
noun
feminine
pl: negruras
blackness
1.
The quality or state of being black; darkness
The negrura of the night made it impossible to see the path.
A negrura da noite impossibilitava ver o caminho.
2.
Darkness or gloom in a metaphorical sense
The negrura of his mood reflected his despair.
A negrura do seu humor refletia seu desespero.
3.
Dark coloration or pigmentation
The negrura of the raven's feathers was striking.
A negrura das penas do corvo era impressionante.
Synonyms
negrume
escuridão
negridão
trevas
sombra
Antonyms
brancura
claridade
luminosidade
clareza
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
negrura
Standard usage in formal and literary contexts
Portugal
negrura
Less commonly used; negrume is preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
na negrura da noite - in the darkness of night
a negrura do seu coração - the darkness of his heart
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