sombra
shadow
Darkness created by blocking light
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somber
dark or gloomy
Sombra means shadow and is related to the English word somber0, which means dark or gloomy, like how shadows darken a room.
sombra
shadow, shade
Darkness created by an object blocking light, either as a visible shape on a surface or as a cool area to rest in.
Vi una sombra oscura en la pared cuando pasó el aviónI saw a dark shadow on the wall as the plane passed by
Nos sentamos a la sombra para escapar del calorWe sat in the shade to escape the heat
shadow, shade, shading (art, makeup)
In art and makeup, the use of darker tones or shades to create depth, dimension, or definition.
El artista añadió sombra bajo los ojos para darle más profundidad al retratoThe artist added shadow under the eyes to give the portrait more depth
La sombra en las mejillas hace que la cara parezca más delgadaThe shading on the cheeks makes the face look thinner
shadow (follower)
A person who follows someone closely or constantly, like a shadow that never leaves your side.
Mi hermano pequeño es mi sombra; me sigue a todas partesMy little brother is my shadow; he follows me everywhere
El guardaespaldas era la sombra del presidenteThe bodyguard was the president's shadow
shadow, trace, stain (hint, trace)
A faint hint, trace, or negative mark that lingers or casts doubt on something.
Había una sombra en su reputación que no podía superarThere was a stain on his reputation that he couldn't overcome
Una sombra de duda quedó en mi mente después de su explicaciónA trace of doubt remained in my mind after his explanation
shadows, background (obscurity)
A state of obscurity, privacy, or lack of attention from the public or others.
El empresario prefería mantenerse en la sombra y no aparecer en públicoThe businessman preferred to stay in the shadows and not appear in public
Trabajaba en la sombra, sin que nadie conociera su nombreHe worked in the shadows, with no one knowing his name