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escuridão (noun)

Darkness; the absence of light.

💬 Example

"A escuridão da noite era assustadora."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a big, dark 'escudo' (shield) blocking all the light. The 'escudo' creates 'escuridão'. The 'dão' sound can remi...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'escuridão' as an adjective. → Using 'escuro' as an adjective.

Confusing 'escuridão' with 'sombra'. → Using 'escuridão' for absence of light, and 'sombra' for a shadow.

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