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sombra

shadow

noun SOHM-brah Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

shade

Usage Note

Sombra covers both a shadow cast by an object and the cool shade of a tree or awning. A la sombra means 'in the shade' (or informally 'in prison'). Sin sombra de duda ('without a shadow of a doubt') is a common idiom. The hat sombrero literally means 'shade-giver.'

Examples

"Descansamos a la sombra del árbol."

Natural Translation

We rested in the shade of the tree.

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