How to Say "the dark" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the dark” is “oscuridad” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Después del atardecer, la oscuridad cubrió todo el valle.
After sunset, darkness covered the whole valley.
Se fue la luz y tuvimos que caminar en la oscuridad total.
The power went out and we had to walk in total darkness.
Gender Reminder
Remember that 'oscuridad' is always a feminine word. You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la oscuridad', 'una oscuridad terrible').
Using 'Oscuro' instead of 'Oscuridad'
Mistake: “Me gusta el oscuro de la noche. (Incorrect: 'el oscuro' is generally used as the color 'dark brown' or 'dark shade'.)”
Correction: Me gusta la oscuridad de la noche. (Correct: Use the noun form 'oscuridad' when referring to the state of being dark.)
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