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sombria

[sõ̃ˈbɾi.ə]
adjectivefemininepl: sombrias
dark, gloomy, somber
1. Lacking light; dark or shadowy in appearance
The room was sombria and cold.
O quarto era sombrio e frio.
2. Characterized by sadness, gloom, or melancholy
She had a sombria expression on her face.
Ela tinha uma expressão sombria no rosto.
3. Dark in color or tone; dull or muted
He wore sombria clothes to the funeral.
Ele usava roupas sombrias no funeral.
4. Ominous or threatening in character or mood
The future looked sombria for the company.
O futuro parecia sombrio para a empresa.
Synonyms
escuratenebrosamelancólicatristeobscura
Antonyms
claraluminosaalegreradiantebrilhante

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sombria
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
sombria
Common in formal and literary contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sombria
Used in both formal and colloquial speech
Portugal
sombria
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

perspectiva sombria (gloomy perspective)
futuro sombrio (dark future)
humor sombrio (dark humor)
lado sombrio (dark side)
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