opaque

• Descreve algo não transparente, que não deixa a luz passar, ou, em sentido figurado, algo difícil de entender ou pouco 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

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

   Sinônimosblurredcloudyfilmyfrostedhazymistymurkysmoky

   Antônimosclearsee-throughtranslucenttransparent

2. Difficult to understandC1formal

   Not clear or easy to understand; obscure.

   Obscuro

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

   Sinônimosabstrusebafflingcrypticimpenetrableincomprehensibleobscurepuzzlingunclearunfathomableunintelligible

   Antônimosclearcomprehensiblelucidobviousperspicuoustransparentunderstandable