dark night
definitions
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A period of nighttime characterized by an absence or significant lack of natural or artificial light.es: Noche cerrada
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A metaphor for a prolonged period of intense emotional distress, depression, or personal crisis.es: Periodo de desesperación
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A mystical or literary concept referring to a profound spiritual trial or period of divine abandonment, often associated with Christian mysticism and St. John of the Cross.es: Noche oscura del alma
examples
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The hikers struggled to navigate through the dense forest during the dark night.
Los excursionistas tuvieron dificultades para orientarse a través del denso bosque durante la noche cerrada.
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After losing his job and home, he felt he was enduring a personal dark night.
Tras perder su trabajo y su hogar, sintió que estaba atravesando una noche oscura personal.
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Many mystics describe their journey toward enlightenment as passing through a dark night before finding peace.
Muchos místicos describen su camino hacia la iluminación como el paso por una noche oscura antes de encontrar la paz.