shadow in Portuguese
shadow in Portuguese is sombra, penumbra, sombras — shadow means a dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
shadow in Portuguese
sombra
penumbra
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.
sombras
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.
sombreado
(typography) A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.
sombrear
(transitive) To block light or radio transmission from.
What does "shadow" mean?
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noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
"Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun."
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noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
"The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week."
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verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
"The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts."
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adjective Operating informally or unofficially while acting like a real authority.
"The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health."
shadow in a sentence
- Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun.
- The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week.
- The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts.
- The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health.
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Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "shadow" in Portuguese?
"shadow" in Portuguese is sombra, penumbra, sombras. shadow means: A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
How do you use "shadow" in a sentence?
Example: "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun." In Portuguese, "shadow" is sombra, penumbra, sombras.
Are there other ways to say "shadow" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "shadow": sombra, penumbra, sombras, sombreado, sombrear.
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