stark

BrE /stɑːk/ AmE /stɑrk/

adjective en → es

1 OBVIOUS B2

very clear and easy to see or understand; obvious

evidente, claro, obvio

  • [T + obj]
  • [it is T]

Collocations stark contrast · stark reality

  • The stark contrast between rich and poor was evident.

    La evidente diferencia entre ricos y pobres era evidente.

2 HARSH C1

very harsh or severe; extreme in its effects

harsho, severo, crudo

  • [T + obj]
  • [it is T]

Collocations stark conditions · stark truth

  • The prisoners lived in stark conditions.

    Los prisioneros vivían en condiciones crudas.

3 BARE C1

bare and simple; lacking decoration or comfort

desnudo, sin adornos, austero

  • [T + obj]
  • [it is T]

Collocations stark interior · stark landscape

  • The room had a stark, bare look.

    La habitación tenía un aspecto austero y despojado.