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vermelho-escuro

[vɛɾ'meʎu 'ʃkuɾu]
adjectivepl: vermelho-escuros
dark red
1. A deep shade of red, darker than bright red but still predominantly red in hue
The dark red wine had a rich and complex flavor.
O vinho vermelho-escuro tinha um sabor rico e complexo.
2. A color between pure red and maroon, often used to describe fabrics, paint, or natural objects
She wore a dark red dress to the formal event.
Ela usava um vestido vermelho-escuro no evento formal.
Synonyms
bordôvinhocarmesimvermelho-vinho
Antonyms
vermelho-clarovermelho-vivovermelho-brilhante

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vermelho-escuro
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
vermelho-escuro
Standard usage
Portugal
vermelho-escuro
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'vermelho-vinho'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar vermelho-escuro de raiva (to become dark red with anger)
vinho tinto vermelho-escuro (dark red wine)
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