murky

murky(
muhr
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ki
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. oscuro
The sky looked murky, as if with a gathering storm.El cielo se veía oscuro como si una tormenta se avecinara.
b. tenebroso
Trembling, she walked into the murky crypt.Temblando, entró a la tenebrosa cripta.
a. turbio
We were going to go swimming in the lake, but it was very murky after the storm.Íbamos a nadar en el lago, pero estaba muy turbio después de la tormenta.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(disreputable)
a. turbio
His murky past was exposed when he ran for president.Su pasado turbio se expuso cuando se postuló para presidente.
a. oscuro
The president offered only a murky explanation regarding his offshore accounts.El presidente no ofreció más que una explicación oscura respecto de sus cuentas en el exterior.
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