When something is opaco, it means you cannot see through it. Think of a thick wall or a closed door – they are opaco because light doesn't pass through them. It can also describe a color that isn't bright or shiny, but rather dull. So, if your window is dirty and you can't see outside, you could say it's opaco.
When something is opaco, it means you cannot see through it. Think of a thick wall or a painted window – those are opaco.
It can also describe something that isn't shiny or bright, like a dull color or a surface without luster. So, if a window is dirty, it might look opaco because it's not clear.
When something is opaco, it means you can't see through it. Think of a thick wall or a window covered in paint. It's the opposite of transparent or clear. This word can also describe something that looks dull or lacks brightness, like a cloudy sky. You might use it to talk about a muted color or a surface that isn't shiny. It's a useful word for describing how things look or what they're made of.
When something is opaco, it means it doesn't let light pass through. Think of a frosted window or a thick, dark curtain – these are opacos. It can also describe a color that isn't bright or shiny, but rather dull or muted. So, if a surface isn't reflecting light well, you could call it opaco. It's a useful word for describing how things look in terms of their transparency and their luster.
When something is opaco, it means it doesn't let light pass through. Think of a thick curtain or a heavily frosted window; you can't see through them because they are opaco. This word can also describe colors that are dull or not vibrant. For example, if a paint color looks flat and lifeless, you might say it's opaco. So, it's about a lack of transparency or brightness.
opaco 30秒了解
- Not transparent
- Dull or matte
- Lack of brightness
§ What 'opaco' Means
- Spanish Word
- opaco (adjective)
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- Not transparent or translucent; dull.
§ How to Use 'opaco'
'Opaco' is an adjective, so it needs to agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. This is standard for Spanish adjectives. Remember, masculine singular is 'opaco', feminine singular is 'opaca', masculine plural is 'opacos', and feminine plural is 'opacas'.
§ 'Opaco' for Lack of Transparency
When something isn't see-through, you use 'opaco'. Think of a window that's frosted, or a piece of glass that you can't see through clearly.
El cristal de la ventana es opaco.
Hint: The glass of the window is opaque.
Esa tela es muy opaca, no se puede ver a través de ella.
Hint: That fabric is very opaque, you can't see through it.
§ 'Opaco' for Dullness or Lack of Shine
You can also use 'opaco' to describe something that lacks brightness, luster, or shine. It's the opposite of shiny or brilliant.
El color de la pared es un poco opaco.
Hint: The color of the wall is a little dull.
Después de la lluvia, las hojas de los árboles estaban opacas.
Hint: After the rain, the leaves of the trees were dull.
§ Common Prepositions and Phrases with 'Opaco'
While 'opaco' doesn't have many unique prepositional uses, it often appears with common verbs like 'ser' (to be) or 'estar' (to be).
- Ser opaco/a: This implies a more inherent quality, like a material that is naturally opaque.
- Estar opaco/a: This suggests a temporary state or condition, like something that *has become* dull.
El mármol oscuro es opaco.
Hint: Dark marble is opaque.
El metal está opaco por el óxido.
Hint: The metal is dull due to rust.
§ Practice Using 'Opaco'
Try to look around you and describe things that are 'opaco'. Is your coffee mug opaque? Is the paint on your wall dull? The more you practice, the more natural it will become.
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The word 'opaque' in English shares the same Latin root.
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Spanish adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. Since 'opaco' is an adjective, its ending changes to match the noun.
El cristal es opaco. (The glass is opaque.) / La ventana está opaca. (The window is opaque.)
'Opaco' can be used with 'ser' (to be - permanent characteristics) or 'estar' (to be - temporary states). 'Ser' is common for inherent dullness, 'estar' for something that has become dull.
Ese color es opaco. (That color is dull.) / La joya está opaca y necesita limpieza. (The jewel is dull and needs cleaning.)
When comparing, 'más opaco que' (more opaque than) or 'menos opaco que' (less opaque than) are used. The comparative adjective always precedes the noun if it's modifying one.
Este cristal es más opaco que el otro. (This glass is more opaque than the other one.)
The superlative form is 'el/la más opaco/a'. This means 'the most opaque' or 'the dullest'.
Es la tela más opaca que he visto. (It's the dullest fabric I've seen.)
Adjectives like 'opaco' often follow the noun they describe in Spanish, especially when they are descriptive.
Compramos un vidrio opaco para el baño. (We bought an opaque glass for the bathroom.)
按水平分级的例句
La ventana está un poco opaca y no puedo ver bien.
The window is a bit opaque and I can't see well.
Here, 'opaca' describes the window (feminine noun), so it ends with '-a'.
El vaso de leche es opaco.
The glass of milk is opaque.
'Opaco' describes 'el vaso' (masculine noun), so it ends with '-o'.
Esa tela es muy opaca, no deja pasar la luz.
That fabric is very opaque, it doesn't let light through.
Again, 'opaca' matches the feminine noun 'tela'.
El color de la pintura es un poco opaco.
The color of the paint is a bit dull.
Here 'opaco' is used to describe a 'dull' color, matching 'el color' (masculine noun).
Las nubes son opacas y cubren el sol.
The clouds are opaque and cover the sun.
'Opacas' is plural and feminine to match 'las nubes'.
Mi coche tiene los faros un poco opacos.
My car has headlights that are a bit dull.
'Opacos' is plural and masculine to match 'los faros'.
Prefiero las cortinas opacas para dormir mejor.
I prefer opaque curtains to sleep better.
'Opacas' describes 'las cortinas' (feminine plural noun).
El cristal es opaco, no es transparente.
The glass is opaque, it's not transparent.
'Opaco' matches 'el cristal' (masculine noun).
La ventana estaba un poco opaca y no podíamos ver bien a través de ella.
The window was a little opaque and we couldn't see well through it.
El color de la pintura es opaco, no brillante.
The color of the paint is dull, not shiny.
Esa superficie opaca no refleja la luz.
That dull surface doesn't reflect light.
El cristal es opaco, así que nadie puede mirar dentro.
The glass is opaque, so no one can look inside.
El agua del río se veía opaca después de la lluvia.
The river water looked dull after the rain.
Prefiero las cortinas opacas para dormir mejor.
I prefer opaque curtains to sleep better.
La botella de leche es opaca.
The milk bottle is opaque.
Su voz sonaba opaca, como si estuviera cansado.
His voice sounded dull, as if he were tired.
La ventana estaba tan sucia que se veía opaca.
The window was so dirty that it looked opaque.
Here, 'opaca' describes the window (feminine singular).
El cielo estaba opaco y prometía lluvia.
The sky was dull and promised rain.
'Opaco' describes the sky (masculine singular).
Su mirada se volvió opaca, como si estuviera perdida en sus pensamientos.
His gaze became dull, as if he were lost in thought.
'Opaca' describes 'mirada' (gaze, feminine singular).
El vaso de cristal esmerilado es opaco.
The frosted glass is opaque.
'Opaco' describes 'vaso' (glass, masculine singular).
Los colores de la pintura se veían opacos después de tantos años.
The colors of the painting looked dull after so many years.
'Opacos' describes 'colores' (colors, masculine plural).
La lámpara tenía una pantalla opaca que no dejaba pasar mucha luz.
The lamp had an opaque shade that didn't let much light through.
'Opaca' describes 'pantalla' (shade, feminine singular).
Su explicación sobre el tema fue un poco opaca, no la entendí del todo.
His explanation on the topic was a bit unclear (opaque), I didn't fully understand it.
Here, 'opaca' is used figuratively to mean 'unclear' or 'confusing'. It describes 'explicación' (explanation, feminine singular).
Las perlas de baja calidad suelen ser opacas, sin brillo.
Low-quality pearls are usually dull, without luster.
'Opacas' describes 'perlas' (pearls, feminine plural).
La ventana estaba tan sucia que se veía opaca.
The window was so dirty that it looked opaque.
Here, 'opaca' describes the window's lack of transparency due to dirt.
El vaso de cristal esmerilado tiene un acabado opaco.
The frosted glass has an opaque finish.
'Opaco' refers to the non-transparent quality of frosted glass.
Su mirada se volvió opaca, sin rastro de emoción.
Her gaze became dull, with no trace of emotion.
In this context, 'opaca' describes a lack of brightness or expressiveness in someone's eyes.
El cielo estaba opaco y amenazaba lluvia.
The sky was dull and threatened rain.
'Opaco' here describes a lack of clear light in the sky, indicating bad weather.
La pintura roja se veía opaca después de un tiempo al sol.
The red paint looked dull after some time in the sun.
'Opaca' refers to the loss of shine or vibrancy in the paint.
El significado del poema es un poco opaco para mí.
The meaning of the poem is a bit opaque to me.
Figuratively, 'opaco' can mean unclear or difficult to understand.
Las nubes hicieron que la luz del sol fuera más opaca.
The clouds made the sunlight duller.
'Opaca' modifies 'luz' to describe reduced brightness.
Prefiero las cortinas opacas para bloquear completamente la luz de la mañana.
I prefer opaque curtains to completely block out the morning light.
Here, 'opacas' describes curtains designed to prevent light from passing through.
La ventana estaba tan sucia que se veía opaca.
The window was so dirty that it looked opaque.
Here, 'opaca' describes the window's lack of transparency due to dirt.
El vidrio esmerilado es opaco por naturaleza, ideal para la privacidad.
Frosted glass is opaque by nature, ideal for privacy.
'Opaco' describes a characteristic of frosted glass.
Después de años de uso, el barniz del mueble se volvió opaco y sin brillo.
After years of use, the furniture's varnish became dull and lacked shine.
In this context, 'opaco' refers to a dull, non-glossy appearance.
Las explicaciones del profesor fueron tan opacas que nadie entendió la lección.
The professor's explanations were so unclear that no one understood the lesson.
Figurative use of 'opaco' to describe something difficult to understand or lacking clarity.
Su mirada se volvió opaca, perdiendo el brillo que solía tener.
Her gaze became dull, losing the sparkle it used to have.
Here, 'opaca' describes a lack of liveliness or expression in someone's eyes.
La tela opaca bloquea completamente la luz, perfecta para cortinas blackout.
The opaque fabric completely blocks the light, perfect for blackout curtains.
'Opaca' describes the fabric's ability to block light.
El color de la pintura era bastante opaco, no tenía la intensidad que esperábamos.
The paint color was quite dull, it didn't have the intensity we expected.
'Opaco' describes a color that lacks vibrancy or brilliance.
Siempre le ha gustado vestirse con ropa de colores opacos, evitando los tonos llamativos.
He has always liked to dress in dull-colored clothes, avoiding flashy tones.
Here, 'opacos' refers to colors that are not bright or vivid.
常见搭配
常用短语
La ventana era opaca, no se podía ver a través de ella.
The window was opaque, you couldn't see through it.
El color de la pared es muy opaco.
The wall color is very dull.
La luz del día era opaca por las nubes.
The daylight was dull because of the clouds.
Necesitas un barniz opaco para este mueble.
You need a matte varnish for this furniture.
La superficie del metal se volvió opaca con el tiempo.
The metal surface became dull over time.
Su mirada era opaca, sin emoción.
His gaze was dull, without emotion.
El cristal opaco da más privacidad.
Opaque glass gives more privacy.
Prefiero los colores opacos a los brillantes.
I prefer dull colors to bright ones.
Era un día opaco y triste.
It was a dull and sad day.
La pintura opaca cubre mejor las imperfecciones.
Dull paint covers imperfections better.
容易混淆的词
This is the direct opposite of 'opaco'.
While 'opaco' can mean dull, 'brillante' means shiny or bright, which is a related but distinct concept.
This can mean clear (as in transparent), light (as in color), or obvious, contrasting with 'opaco' in the sense of clear vs. not clear.
习语与表达
"Ser un día opaco"
To be a dull or overcast day. (Figurative: can also mean a sad day.)
Hoy es un día opaco, perfecto para quedarse en casa leyendo. (Today is a dull day, perfect for staying home reading.)
neutral"Tener una visión opaca de algo"
To have an unclear or biased view of something.
Su visión de la situación era muy opaca debido a sus prejuicios. (His view of the situation was very unclear due to his prejudices.)
neutral"Pintura opaca"
Matte paint. (Literal use, but good for vocabulary extension.)
Prefiero la pintura opaca para las paredes del salón. (I prefer matte paint for the living room walls.)
neutral"Un vidrio opaco"
Frosted glass. (Literal use.)
Las ventanas del baño tienen un vidrio opaco para mayor privacidad. (The bathroom windows have frosted glass for more privacy.)
neutral"Un color opaco"
A dull or muted color.
Elige un color opaco si no quieres algo muy llamativo. (Choose a dull color if you don't want something too striking.)
neutral"Dejar el cristal opaco"
To fog up the glass (e.g., with steam or breath).
El vapor de la ducha dejó el cristal del espejo opaco. (The shower steam fogged up the mirror glass.)
neutral"Una reputación opaca"
A questionable or shady reputation.
Conduce una empresa con una reputación bastante opaca. (He runs a company with a rather shady reputation.)
neutral"Un futuro opaco"
An uncertain or bleak future.
Ante la crisis económica, el futuro parecía opaco para muchos. (Given the economic crisis, the future seemed bleak for many.)
neutral"Ojo opaco"
Dull eye; can imply a lack of life or sadness (often in literature).
Tras la noticia, sus ojos se volvieron opacos, sin brillo. (After the news, her eyes became dull, without sparkle.)
neutral"Tono opaco (de voz)"
A flat or monotonous tone (of voice).
Habla con un tono opaco que no transmite mucha emoción. (He speaks with a flat tone that doesn't convey much emotion.)
neutral容易混淆
'Opaco' describes a lack of transparency, while 'oscuro' describes a lack of light. Something can be 'opaco' but not 'oscuro' (e.g., a frosted window in daylight), and something can be 'oscuro' but not 'opaco' (e.g., a clear window at night).
'Opaco' refers to the ability to see through something. 'Oscuro' refers to the amount of light present.
La ventana está opaca, no puedo ver a través de ella. (The window is opaque, I can't see through it.) / La habitación está oscura, necesito encender la luz. (The room is dark, I need to turn on the light.)
Both words can relate to visual clarity, but 'opaco' means not allowing light through or being dull, while 'borroso' means blurry or indistinct. A lens might be 'opaco' due to a coating, but an image might be 'borroso' due to being out of focus.
'Opaco' is about the material's property of blocking light. 'Borroso' is about the sharpness of an image.
El cristal de la ducha es opaco. (The shower glass is opaque.) / La foto salió borrosa porque moví la cámara. (The photo came out blurry because I moved the camera.)
In some contexts, 'opaco' and 'mate' can both refer to a dull, non-shiny finish. However, 'mate' specifically refers to a surface that is not glossy, while 'opaco' is broader, also meaning not transparent.
'Mate' is about a lack of shine. 'Opaco' is about a lack of transparency or a dull appearance in a broader sense.
La pintura de la pared es mate, no brillante. (The wall paint is matte, not glossy.) / La botella de vidrio es opaca. (The glass bottle is opaque.)
While 'denso' can describe something thick or compact, which might also be 'opaco' (like dense fog), 'opaco' specifically refers to its light-blocking property. Something can be 'denso' but still translucent.
'Denso' relates to compactness or thickness. 'Opaco' relates to light transmission.
La niebla es muy densa hoy. (The fog is very dense today.) / El vidrio es opaco, no se ve nada a través de él. (The glass is opaque, you can't see anything through it.)
Both 'opaco' and 'turbio' can describe liquids that are not clear. However, 'turbio' specifically refers to cloudiness or murkiness, often due to suspended particles, whereas 'opaco' is a more general term for not being transparent.
'Turbio' implies cloudiness or muddiness, often in liquids. 'Opaco' is a broader term for lack of transparency.
El agua del río está turbia después de la lluvia. (The river water is murky after the rain.) / La ventana tiene un cristal opaco. (The window has an opaque pane.)
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记忆技巧
Imagine an 'opaque' window that you've 'opaco'-ed with paint. It's dull and not see-through.
视觉联想
Picture a piece of frosted glass, which is *opaco*. You can't see clearly through it, and it diffuses light, making it duller than clear glass. Alternatively, visualize a window that is so dirty or dusty that it has become *opaco*, obscuring the view and appearing dull.
Word Web
挑战
Describe five objects around you that are *opaco*. For example, 'Mi taza de café es opaca' (My coffee cup is opaque). Try to use 'opaco' in different contexts, like describing a dull finish on furniture or a cloudy sky.
词源
From Latin 'opacus'
原始含义： shaded, shady, dark
Indo-European (Italic branch)文化背景
When describing materials, 'opaco' is straightforward. For example, 'cristal opaco' (frosted glass) or 'color opaco' (dull color). You might also hear it in a more figurative sense, such as 'una explicación opaca' to mean a confusing or unclear explanation, though this is less common at an A2 level.
常见问题
10 个问题The main meaning of 'opaco' is not transparent or translucent. Think of something that light can't pass through easily, or at all.
Yes, 'opaco' can also mean dull, especially when describing surfaces that lack shine or luster. For example, a dull finish on furniture.
Absolutely. You can use 'opaco' to describe colors that are not bright or vibrant. Like 'un rojo opaco' (a dull red).
Mostly, yes. 'Opaco' primarily describes physical characteristics related to light or appearance. It's less common for abstract concepts.
The most common opposite of 'opaco' for transparency is 'transparente' (transparent) or 'translúcido' (translucent). For dullness, you might use 'brillante' (bright, shiny).
Here are a couple of examples:
- 'La ventana está opaca.' (The window is opaque/dull.)
- 'Prefiero colores más opacos.' (I prefer more dull/muted colors.)
Yes, 'opaco' is an adjective, so it needs to agree with the noun it modifies. It will be 'opaco' for masculine singular, 'opaca' for feminine singular, 'opacos' for masculine plural, and 'opacas' for feminine plural.
Yes, 'opaco' is a fairly common and useful word, especially when describing the appearance or light-filtering qualities of objects. It's good to know at an A2 level.
While 'opaco' literally means not transparent, it can be used somewhat figuratively to mean unclear or difficult to understand, similar to 'opaque' in English. For example, 'una explicación opaca' (an opaque/unclear explanation).
Think of it like an 'opaque' window that you can't see through. Or imagine a dull, 'o-paque' finish on something that doesn't reflect light well. Connecting it to its English cognate 'opaque' is a great way to remember the main meaning.
自我测试 90 个问题
La ventana está ___ y no puedo ver el jardín.
The window is 'opaca' (opaque), meaning you can't see through it. The other options suggest transparency or brightness.
El color de la pared es un gris ___, no tiene brillo.
Here, 'opaco' describes a dull color without shine. 'Oscuro' is dark, 'claro' is light, and 'vivo' is bright, which don't fit the context of 'no tiene brillo'.
Después de la lluvia, el cielo estaba ___.
After rain, the sky can be 'opaco' (dull or overcast), not bright or clear. 'Nublado' (cloudy) is similar but 'opaco' emphasizes the dullness.
El vaso estaba tan sucio que parecía ___.
A dirty glass would be 'opaco' (opaque/dull), not clean, transparent, or shiny.
La luz no pasa por el cristal ___.
Light does not pass through 'opaco' (opaque) glass. The other options describe glass that light can pass through.
Su voz sonaba ___ y cansada.
A 'opaca' (dull) voice implies it lacks clarity or energy, fitting with 'cansada' (tired). The other options suggest strength or brightness.
Which object is 'opaco'?
A wooden door is not transparent, so it is 'opaco'.
If something is 'opaco', what can't you do?
'Opaco' means not transparent, so you can't see through it.
Which of these words means the opposite of 'opaco'?
'Opaco' means not transparent, so 'transparente' is its opposite.
A clear window is 'opaco'.
A clear window is transparent, not 'opaco'.
A wall is usually 'opaco'.
You cannot see through a wall, so it is 'opaco'.
A mirror is 'opaco'.
Although you can see your reflection, you cannot see through a mirror, so it is 'opaco'.
The window is opaque. I can't see anything.
That color is very dull. I need something brighter.
The water bottle is not transparent, it's opaque.
Read this aloud:
Mi coche es de un color opaco.
Focus: opaco
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¿Es esa ventana opaca?
Focus: opaca
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Prefiero un vaso transparente, no opaco.
Focus: opaco
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Imagine you are describing a cloudy sky to a friend. How would you describe the clouds using the word 'opaco'?
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Las nubes son opacas hoy, el cielo está muy gris.
Your favorite window is dirty and doesn't let much light through. Describe the window using 'opaco'.
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La ventana está muy sucia, casi opaca, no entra mucha luz.
You are at a store and see a glass that isn't clear. How would you tell a salesperson that the glass is 'opaco'?
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Este vaso es opaco, no es transparente.
What is the problem with the lamp's glass?
Read this passage:
La lámpara vieja tiene un cristal opaco y la luz no es muy brillante. Necesito limpiarlo para que la luz sea más clara.
What is the problem with the lamp's glass?
The passage says 'un cristal opaco', meaning the glass is not transparent.
The passage says 'un cristal opaco', meaning the glass is not transparent.
What makes it difficult to drive the car?
Read this passage:
El coche tiene unas ventanas opacas y no puedo ver bien. Es difícil conducir con las ventanas así.
What makes it difficult to drive the car?
The passage states 'ventanas opacas y no puedo ver bien', indicating the opaque windows hinder visibility.
The passage states 'ventanas opacas y no puedo ver bien', indicating the opaque windows hinder visibility.
Why can't the speaker see the cat?
Read this passage:
Mi gato se esconde detrás de una caja opaca. No puedo verlo cuando está allí, ¡es muy bueno escondiéndose!
Why can't the speaker see the cat?
The text says 'una caja opaca. No puedo verlo', meaning the opaque box hides the cat.
The text says 'una caja opaca. No puedo verlo', meaning the opaque box hides the cat.
La ventana estaba tan sucia que se veía ___.
Here, 'opaca' means not transparent, which fits with a dirty window.
El color de la pintura es un poco ___, no es muy vibrante.
'Opaco' can describe a color that is dull or not vibrant.
Después de la lluvia, el cielo estaba ___ y gris.
An 'opaco' sky is dull, often gray and lacking brightness after rain.
Su voz sonaba un poco ___ esta mañana, no muy clara.
In this context, 'opaca' suggests a dull or muffled sound, not clear.
El cristal de las gafas se puso ___ con el vaho.
When glass fogs up ('vaho'), it becomes 'opaco' or not clear.
La luz de la lámpara era muy ___, no iluminaba bien el cuarto.
An 'opaca' light is dim or dull, not providing good illumination.
The opaque window.
The glass was opaque.
The clouds made the day dull.
Read this aloud:
Repite: La tela opaca bloquea el sol.
Focus: opaca, bloquea
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Repite: Sus ojos se veían opacos.
Focus: opacos
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Repite: El color opaco no me gusta.
Focus: opaco
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This sentence describes how rain can make windows opaque.
This sentence explains that opaque glass prevents seeing through it.
This sentence describes a paint color as opaque, meaning it's not shiny or transparent.
This sentence describes how the windows were dull due to dust, using 'opacas' correctly to refer to the windows.
Here, 'opaco' modifies 'cristal' to indicate that the glass was not transparent, preventing sight of the interior.
This sentence uses 'opaca' to describe the poor visibility after the rain, implying a dull or unclear view.
El cristal de la ventana estaba tan sucio que parecía ___.
The context implies the window was dirty and hard to see through, making 'opaco' (opaque/dull) the correct choice.
Después de años de uso, el barniz del mueble se volvió ___.
Furniture varnish becoming 'opaco' means it has lost its shine and become dull due to age, which fits the context.
El cielo estaba ___ y gris, anunciando una tormenta.
An 'opaco' (dull) and gray sky is characteristic of impending bad weather, making it the appropriate descriptor.
Su mirada se volvió ___ cuando escuchó la triste noticia.
A person's gaze becoming 'opaca' (dull/lifeless) is a common way to express sadness or shock after hearing bad news.
El color de la pintura se veía ___ después de secarse.
Paint can sometimes dry 'opaco' (dull) if it doesn't have a glossy finish or if it loses its vibrancy.
Era imposible ver a través del vidrio ___ de la puerta del baño.
Bathroom doors often have 'opaco' (opaque) glass for privacy, making it impossible to see through.
Describe a room with opaque windows. What is the atmosphere like inside? How does the lack of natural light affect the mood or activities?
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En una habitación con ventanas opacas, la atmósfera es íntima y quizás un poco misteriosa. La ausencia de luz natural crea un ambiente que requiere iluminación artificial, lo que puede influir en el estado de ánimo, haciéndolo más contemplativo o incluso sombrío. La privacidad es total, lo que permite realizar actividades sin distracciones del exterior.
Imagine you are an artist working with opaque colors. How do these colors differ from transparent ones in terms of technique and effect? What kind of emotions or scenes would you try to convey using opaque colors?
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Trabajar con colores opacos es muy diferente a usar transparentes. Los colores opacos permiten cubrir completamente el lienzo o la capa inferior, creando una sensación de solidez y peso. Me permitirían construir capas densas para dar profundidad a la obra y crear un impacto visual fuerte. Con ellos, buscaría transmitir emociones intensas o escenas con mucha textura y presencia, como paisajes rocosos o retratos dramáticos.
You are explaining the concept of 'opaque' to a friend using an everyday object as an example. Write down what you would say to clarify the meaning, focusing on how the object's opaqueness affects its function or appearance.
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Mira esta taza de café. Es opaca, ¿verdad? Eso significa que la luz no puede pasar a través de ella, no puedes ver a través de ella como lo harías con un vaso de cristal. Esta característica es buena porque mantiene el café caliente y no te preocupas por ver el contenido. Su opacidad también le da un color sólido y una apariencia más robusta.
¿Cuál es la principal razón por la que el cristal se vuelve opaco, según el pasaje?
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El cristal es un material fascinante. Puede ser transparente, permitiendo que la luz lo atraviese sin obstáculos, o puede ser opaco, transformándose en una barrera visual. Cuando el cristal se vuelve opaco, generalmente es porque se le ha añadido algún agente que dispersa la luz, como es el caso de ciertos tipos de vidrio esmerilado o vitrales antiguos. Esta característica lo hace ideal para aplicaciones donde se busca privacidad o un efecto decorativo específico, filtrando la luz pero bloqueando la vista.
¿Cuál es la principal razón por la que el cristal se vuelve opaco, según el pasaje?
El pasaje indica claramente que la opacidad del cristal se debe a la adición de agentes que dispersan la luz.
El pasaje indica claramente que la opacidad del cristal se debe a la adición de agentes que dispersan la luz.
¿Qué ventaja principal ofrecen los pigmentos opacos en la pintura, según el texto?
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En el mundo del arte, el uso de colores opacos y transparentes es fundamental para la técnica y el estilo de un pintor. Los pigmentos opacos, por ejemplo, tienen la capacidad de cubrir la superficie y ocultar lo que hay debajo, lo que es útil para crear capas sólidas y colores vibrantes. Por otro lado, los pigmentos transparentes se usan para crear veladuras y efectos de luz, permitiendo que las capas inferiores se muestren. Un buen artista sabe cuándo y cómo combinar ambos para lograr la profundidad y el impacto deseados en su obra.
¿Qué ventaja principal ofrecen los pigmentos opacos en la pintura, según el texto?
El texto menciona que los pigmentos opacos 'tienen la capacidad de cubrir la superficie y ocultar lo que hay debajo, lo que es útil para crear capas sólidas y colores vibrantes'.
El texto menciona que los pigmentos opacos 'tienen la capacidad de cubrir la superficie y ocultar lo que hay debajo, lo que es útil para crear capas sólidas y colores vibrantes'.
¿Qué función crucial de la opacidad se menciona en relación con los fenómenos naturales?
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La naturaleza nos ofrece muchos ejemplos de opacidad. Las nubes, por ejemplo, son opacas porque las diminutas gotas de agua o cristales de hielo dispersan la luz solar, impidiendo que la veamos directamente a través de ellas. De manera similar, la mayoría de los árboles y sus hojas son opacos, bloqueando la vista y creando sombra. Estos fenómenos naturales demuestran cómo la opacidad puede tener funciones cruciales, desde regular la temperatura hasta proteger del sol directo, y cómo es una característica común en nuestro entorno.
¿Qué función crucial de la opacidad se menciona en relación con los fenómenos naturales?
El pasaje establece que la opacidad de las nubes y los árboles puede 'regular la temperatura hasta proteger del sol directo'.
El pasaje establece que la opacidad de las nubes y los árboles puede 'regular la temperatura hasta proteger del sol directo'.
This sentence describes how dirty windows appeared dull and blocked light, which directly relates to the definition of 'opaco'.
This sentence illustrates how a color can become dull ('opaco') after drying, losing its original luster.
This sentence uses 'opaca' to describe a dull morning due to thick fog, showing another context for the word.
Después de la lluvia, el cielo estaba ___ y gris.
Aquí, 'opaco' se usa para describir un cielo sin brillo, que es consistente con su significado de 'dull'.
El cristal de la ventana se volvió ___ con el tiempo y ya no dejaba pasar bien la luz.
'Opaco' encaja perfectamente aquí porque se refiere a algo que no es transparente y dificulta el paso de la luz.
Su mirada se volvió ___ cuando escuchó la triste noticia, perdiendo todo el brillo.
En este contexto, 'opaca' se refiere a la pérdida de brillo en los ojos, lo que implica una falta de vitalidad o emoción.
La pintura vieja tenía un color tan ___ que apenas se distinguían los detalles.
Un color 'opaco' es un color que carece de brillo o viveza, lo que dificultaría la distinción de detalles.
El gerente dio una respuesta ___ que no aclaró ninguna de nuestras dudas.
En un sentido figurado, una respuesta 'opaca' es una respuesta poco clara o confusa, que no ilumina la situación.
El vidrio esmerilado es un ejemplo de un material ___ que difunde la luz.
Aunque el vidrio esmerilado permite el paso de algo de luz, es 'opaco' en el sentido de que no es transparente y difunde la luz, en lugar de dejarla pasar claramente.
Choose the best synonym for 'opaco' when referring to a window that doesn't let light through.
'Opaco' in this context means blocking light, making 'oscuro' (dark) the closest synonym. 'Transparente' (transparent) and 'claro' (clear) are antonyms, and 'translúcido' (translucent) allows some light through, unlike 'opaco'.
In a figurative sense, if someone's explanation is 'opaca', what does that imply about their explanation?
Figuratively, 'opaco' suggests a lack of clarity or transparency. Therefore, an 'opaca' explanation would be difficult to understand, not clear or brilliant.
Which of the following objects would most likely be described as 'opaco' due to its surface quality?
'Opaco' can also refer to a dull or non-reflective surface. An unpolished, rough stone would exhibit this quality, unlike a diamond, mirror, or clear glass sculpture, all of which are designed to reflect or transmit light clearly.
A crystal-clear glass is typically described as 'opaco'.
No, a crystal-clear glass is the opposite of 'opaco'. 'Opaco' means not transparent or translucent, whereas crystal-clear glass is highly transparent.
If a painter describes a color as 'opaco', they likely mean it has a vibrant, glossy finish.
When referring to colors, 'opaco' means dull or matte, lacking shine or vibrancy. A vibrant, glossy finish is the opposite of an 'opaco' color.
A thick fog that obscures vision could be described as making the environment 'opaco'.
Yes, if a thick fog makes it difficult to see through, it creates an 'opaco' environment, blocking visibility and making things appear dull or unclear.
Choose the best synonym for 'opaco' when describing a window pane.
In this context, 'mate' is the best synonym as it describes something dull or non-reflective, similar to an 'opaco' window pane that doesn't allow clear vision.
Which of the following situations would typically involve an 'opaco' surface?
Frosted glass is intentionally made 'opaco' to provide privacy, meaning it's not transparent.
If a color is described as 'opaco', what does that imply about its appearance?
An 'opaco' color is dull and lacks luminosity, in contrast to a vibrant or reflective color.
Un material 'opaco' permite ver claramente a través de él. (An 'opaco' material allows one to see clearly through it.)
By definition, an 'opaco' material does not allow light to pass through clearly, making it impossible to see through it distinctly.
El término 'opaco' puede aplicarse a una descripción de un color que no es brillante. (The term 'opaco' can be applied to a description of a color that is not bright.)
Indeed, 'opaco' is frequently used to describe colors that are dull or muted, lacking brightness and vibrancy.
Una superficie 'opaca' siempre reflejará mucha luz. (An 'opaco' surface will always reflect a lot of light.)
On the contrary, an 'opaco' surface is typically dull and absorbs light rather than reflecting it brightly, unlike a glossy or polished surface.
The light couldn't pass through the opaque glass, creating a dense shadow in the room.
His gaze became dull, reflecting a deep sadness he couldn't hide.
The opaque varnish gave the antique furniture a sophisticated matte finish.
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El cielo se puso opaco y amenazante antes de la tormenta.
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Las explicaciones del profesor eran tan opacas que nadie entendió el concepto.
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A pesar de la verdad opaca, intentó mantenerse optimista.
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Summary
Use 'opaco' to describe anything that isn't see-through or appears dull and lacks shine.
- Not transparent
- Dull or matte
- Lack of brightness
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