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gloomy(
glu
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mi
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (dark)
a. sombrío (day or place)
The story begins on a gloomy November afternoon.La historia comienza en una tarde sombría de noviembre.
a. pesimista (person or predictions)
The economic outlook is gloomy.Las predicciones económicas son pesimistas.
b. negativo (person or predictions)
Everything always goes wrong for me! - Don't be so gloomy.¡Siempre me sale todo mal! - No seas tan negativo.
c. poco prometedor (predictions or prospects)
Prospects are gloomy, but we won't give up hope.Las expectativas son poco prometedoras, pero no perderemos la esperanza.
3. (depressing)
a. deprimente
I prefer romantic comedies. Dramas like this are so gloomy.Prefiero la comedias románticas. Estos dramas son tan deprimentes.
b. triste
Gloomy days like this really affect my mood.Días tristes como hoy me afectan el estado de ánimo.
c. lúgubre
The fate of the surviving soldiers seemed gloomy.El destino de los soldados supervivientes se presentaba lúgubre.
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