English–Spanish
“shadow” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsombɾa/
Example
La sombra del árbol me protegía del sol.
The shadow of the tree protected me from the sun.
How to say “shadow” in Spanish
“Shadow” in Spanish is sombra.
Obscuring darkness that hides or attenuates something from view.
Example sentences with sombra
Buscamos la sombra para comer al aire libre.
We looked for the shade to eat outdoors.
Tips for using sombra
- Spanish does not always distinguish 'shadow' and 'shade' the way English does, so sombra can translate to either and context determines the best English choice.