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nubarrón

English translation of nubarrón

brown

The given Spanish word 'nubarrón' does not mean 'brown' in English. Instead, it is a term used to refer to a large, dark cloud, often implying an upcoming storm or trouble. It is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example, 'Se avecina un nubarrón' can translate to 'There is a storm cloud coming' indicating either an actual storm or a complex situation ahead.


Example sentences using: nubarrón

Nubarrón de guerra estaba en el horizonte.

English translation of Nubarrón de guerra estaba en el horizonte.

A storm cloud of war was on the horizon.

In this example, 'nubarrón' is used figuratively to point out the imminent and threatening war situation.

Un nubarrón oscuro emergió en el cielo.

English translation of Un nubarrón oscuro emergió en el cielo.

A dark storm cloud emerged in the sky.

This sentence describes a meteorological phenomenon, using the word 'nubarrón' to refer to a large, dark, and ominous cloud.

La noticia desagradable fue como un nubarrón en la fiesta.

English translation of La noticia desagradable fue como un nubarrón en la fiesta.

The unpleasant news was like a storm cloud at the party.

This sentence uses 'nubarrón' metaphorically, comparing the unpleasant news to a storm cloud, which symbolizes something negative and mood-dampening.

Se podía ver el nubarrón de tristeza en su cara.

English translation of Se podía ver el nubarrón de tristeza en su cara.

You could see the storm cloud of sadness on her face.

This sentence utilizes 'nubarrón' in a metaphorical sense to depict the visible sadness on her face.

El nubarrón de sus pensamientos negativos la estaba agobiando.

English translation of El nubarrón de sus pensamientos negativos la estaba agobiando.

The storm cloud of her negative thoughts was overwhelming her.

Here, 'nubarrón' is metaphorically symbolizing the heaviness of her negative thoughts.

La despedida trajo un nubarrón de emociones.

English translation of La despedida trajo un nubarrón de emociones.

The farewell brought a storm cloud of emotions.

In this sentence, 'nubarrón' is employed figuratively to describe the overwhelming mixed emotions during a farewell.

El nubarrón cubría toda la ciudad.

English translation of El nubarrón cubría toda la ciudad.

The storm cloud covered the whole city.

This sentence refers to a situation in which a large storm cloud ('nubarrón') covers an entire city, indicating impending bad weather.

El nubarrón de la duda oscurecía su juicio.

English translation of El nubarrón de la duda oscurecía su juicio.

The storm cloud of doubt darkened his judgment.

This is a metaphorical usage of 'nubarrón', comparing doubt to a dark cloud that obscures one's judgment.

Sentí un nubarrón de miedo cuando me dijeron lo que había ocurrido.

English translation of Sentí un nubarrón de miedo cuando me dijeron lo que había ocurrido.

I felt a storm cloud of fear when they told me what had happened.

The sentence uses 'nubarrón' to metaphorically convey a sudden, overwhelming sense of fear.

Con ese comentario, un nubarrón de tensión cayó sobre la sala.

English translation of Con ese comentario, un nubarrón de tensión cayó sobre la sala.

With that comment, a storm cloud of tension fell over the room.

This sentence uses 'nubarrón' as a metaphor to describe the palpable tension that filled the room after a certain comment was made.

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