A1 — Beginneradjective
scuro
dark, dim, gloomy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
buiotenebrosocupooscuro
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
chiaroluminosobrillanteacceso
Usage note
'Scuro' and 'buio' are common synonyms. 'Cupo' has emotional weight (dark mood). 'Tenebroso' is literary/dramatic. 'Oscuro' can also mean obscure/mysterious.
Example
"La stanza era scura perché le tende erano chiuse."
"The room was dark because the curtains were closed."
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