sombrio

This is the 5441st most frequent Portuguese word.


sombrio

Dark, gloomy, or shadowy.


The term 'sombrio' in this context describes the atmosphere or appearance of the location, suggesting a dark, mysterious quality.

O castelo ergue-se em um local sombrio e esquecido.

The castle rises in a gloomy and forgotten place.


Here, 'sombrio' refers to a figurative aspect of the story, evoking an unsettling or mysterious element within its narrative.

A história do velho livro tem um lado sombrio que intrigou os leitores.

The story of the old book has a dark side that intrigued the readers.


In this sentence, 'sombrio' characterizes the nature of his humor as dark and melancholic, indicating a mood influence.

Ele tem um humor sombrio, sempre fazendo piadas melancólicas.

He has a somber humor, always making melancholic jokes.