no escuro

[nʊ ɪʃˈka.ɾu]

adverbial phrase

in the dark

1. In a place or situation without light; in darkness

I can't see anything in the dark.

Não consigo ver nada no escuro.

2. Without knowledge or information about something; uninformed

They left me in the dark about their plans.

Deixaram-me no escuro sobre seus planos.

3. In secret or without transparency

The deal was made in the dark.

O acordo foi feito no escuro.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

no escuro

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

no escuro / às escuras

Both forms are used; às escuras is also common

deixar alguém no escuro

ficar no escuro

estar às escuras

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