opaque

• Describe algo que no deja pasar la luz, o en sentido figurado, algo difícil de entender o poco claro.

Describes something that is not transparent, or figuratively, something that is difficult to understand or unclear.

1. B2formal

   Not able to be seen through; not transparent.

   Opaco (no transparente)

   • The windows were made of opaque glass for privacy.
   • The liquid turned opaque when heated.
   • The artist used opaque paint to cover the canvas.

   Sinónimosblurredcloudyfilmyfrostedhazymistymurkysmoky

   Antónimosclearsee-throughtranslucenttransparent

2. Difficult to understandC1formal

   Not clear or easy to understand; obscure.

   opaco (sentido figurado)

   • The professor's explanation was opaque to the students.
   • The legal document was filled with opaque jargon.
   • His motives remained opaque despite the investigation.

   Sinónimosabstrusebafflingcrypticimpenetrableincomprehensibleobscurepuzzlingunclearunfathomableunintelligible

   Antónimosclearcomprehensiblelucidobviousperspicuoustransparentunderstandable