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dark

dark

adjective dark Rare

Origin: English loanword.

Usage Note

Dark is used as an Italian loanword from English, especially in subculture and fashion contexts, to describe the gothic aesthetic (musica dark, stile dark). It is invariable in Italian — no gender or number agreement. It is most common in informal and youth-oriented language.

Examples

"Ama lo stile dark e veste sempre di nero."

Natural Translation

She loves the dark style and always dresses in black.

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