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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
noun
penumbra
noun
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.
sombras
noun
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.
sombreado
noun
(typography) A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.
sombrear
verb
(transitive) To block light or radio transmission from.

What does "shadow" mean?

  1. noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
    "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun."
  2. noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
    "The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week."
  3. verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
    "The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts."
  4. 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.

Similar words in Portuguese

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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