darken
darken(
dar
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kihn
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. oscurecer
The electrician shut off the lights and darkened the building.El electricista apagó las luces y oscureció el edificio.
a. ensombrecer
The bad news darkened the festivities.Las malas noticias ensombrecieron las festividades.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. oscurecerse
The room darkened as the sun started to set.El cuarto se oscureció cuando el sol empezó a ponerse.
a. ensombrecerse
Everybody's mood darkened when we found out that we didn't receive the grant.Los humores de todos se ensombrecieron cuando nos enteramos de que no habíamos recibido la beca.
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