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British pronunciation/dˈɪm/
American pronunciation/ˈdɪm/

Definición y Significado de "dim"

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poco iluminado

lacking brightness or sufficient light
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The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.
El pasillo tenue estaba iluminado solo por una vela parpadeante.
The room grew dim as the sun set behind the horizon.
La habitación se volvió tenue a medida que el sol se ponía detrás del horizonte.
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opaco, débil

lacking brightness or mental sharpness
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His dim responses during the class indicated a struggle to grasp the fundamental principles of the subject.
Sus respuestas opacas durante la clase indicaron una lucha por entender los principios fundamentales de la materia.
In the debate, he presented dim arguments that failed to address the nuanced aspects of the issue.
En el debate, presentó argumentos débiles que no abordaron los aspectos matizados del problema.
03

vago

(of an object or shape) not clearly seen because of distance, darkness, etc.
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The dim outline of the mountains appeared through the fog.
As she walked further away, the details of the dim figure became harder to discern.
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vaga, borrosa

not vividly remembered or clearly articulated in one’s thoughts
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As he recounted the story, only dim memories of his childhood surfaced.
Mientras relataba la historia, solo afloraron recuerdos vagos de su infancia.
Her dim recollections of the event made it difficult to provide accurate details.
Sus vagas reminiscencias del evento hicieron que fuera difícil proporcionar detalles precisos.
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tenue, opaco

(of light or color) lacking intensity or not easily perceptible
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The dim light from the candle flickered softly in the dark room.
La luz tenue de la vela parpadeaba suavemente en la habitación oscura.
The dim hue of the sunset painted the sky in muted shades of orange and purple.
El tono tenue del atardecer pintó el cielo en matices opacos de naranja y púrpura.
05

poco prometedor, sombrío

conveying a sense of bleakness or lack of optimism about future possibilities
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The dim prospects of finding a solution to the problem left everyone feeling disheartened.
Las perspectivas poco prometedoras de encontrar una solución al problema dejaron a todos sintiéndose desanimados.
The dim forecast for the company ’s growth led to skepticism about its future.
El pronóstico poco prometedor para el crecimiento de la empresa llevó al escepticismo sobre su futuro.
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apagado, mate

(of eyes) lacking brightness or clarity, often appearing dull or unfocused
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After a long day at work, her eyes looked dim from exhaustion.
Después de un largo día de trabajo, sus ojos se veían apagados por el cansancio.
The dim gaze of the elderly man suggested he had seen too much in his lifetime.
La mirada apagada del anciano sugería que había visto demasiado en su vida.
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apagado, atojado

(of a sound) muffled or lacking in clarity and sharpness
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The music from the party was dim, barely reaching my ears through the closed window.
La música de la fiesta era apagada, apenas llegaba a mis oídos a través de la ventana cerrada.
As I walked away, the voices behind me grew dim, fading into the background.
A medida que me alejaba, las voces detrás de mí se fueron apagando, desvaneciéndose en el fondo.
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atenuar, apaguar

to make something less bright or shiny
Transitive: to dim lights or a source of light
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She dims the lights in the evening for a cozy atmosphere.
Ella atenúa las luces por la noche para crear un ambiente acogedor.
The sunset is currently dimming the natural light in the room.
El atardecer está atenuando la luz natural en la habitación.
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atenuarse, disminuir

to become less intense or prominent
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As the excitement of the concert faded, the cheers from the crowd dimmed to a quiet murmur.
A medida que la emoción del concierto se desvanecía, los vítores de la multitud se atenuaron a un suave murmullo.
His enthusiasm for the project dimmed over time, replaced by a sense of disillusionment and apathy.
Su entusiasmo por el proyecto se atenuó con el tiempo, reemplazado por un sentido de desilusión y apatía.
03

cegar, oscurecer

to blind or obscure someone's vision
Transitive: to dim someone's vision
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The sudden glare of the headlights dimmed his eyes for a moment, causing him to squint.
El repentino destello de los faros le cegó los ojos por un momento, haciéndole entrecerrar los ojos.
Her tears dimmed her eyes, making it difficult for her to see clearly.
Sus lágrimas oscurecieron sus ojos, dificultándole ver con claridad.
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atenuar, disminuir

to gradually reduce in brightness or intensity
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As the sun dipped below the horizon, the light began to dim, signaling the approach of evening.
A medida que el sol se hundía en el horizonte, la luz comenzaba a atenuar, señalando la llegada de la noche.
The stars dimmed as clouds rolled in, obscuring their brightness with a veil of gray.
Las estrellas atenuaron a medida que las nubes se acercaban, oscureciendo su brillo con un velo de gris.
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bajar, disminuir

to adjust the intensity of a vehicle's headlights by lowering their beam, to prevent blinding or dazzling oncoming drivers
Transitive: to dim a vehicle's headlights
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As the car approached another vehicle on the dark road, the driver dimmed the headlights to ensure the safety of both drivers.
A medida que el coche se acercaba a otro vehículo en la oscura carretera, el conductor bajó las luces para asegurar la seguridad de ambos conductores.
He quickly dimmed his headlights when he noticed an oncoming car approaching on the narrow country lane.
Rápidamente bajó las luces delanteras cuando notó un coche que se acercaba por el estrecho camino rural.
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