How to Say "bleak" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bleak” is “crudo” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
a painful truth
Examples
El invierno fue muy crudo este año.
The winter was very harsh this year.
Ella me contó la cruda realidad de su situación.
She told me the bleak reality of her situation.
Es un relato crudo sobre la guerra.
It is a blunt/gritty story about the war.
Abstract Use
When 'crudo' describes a concept like 'reality,' it emphasizes that the truth is uncomfortable and lacks 'filters' or 'seasoning' to make it better.
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