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shadow in Spanish

shadow in Spanish is sombra, aprender imitando, ver cómo trabaja — shadow means a dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.

shadow in Spanish

sombra
noun
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
aprender imitando
verb
ver cómo trabaja
verb

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shadow" in Spanish?

"shadow" in Spanish is sombra, aprender imitando, ver cómo trabaja. 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 Spanish, "shadow" is sombra, aprender imitando, ver cómo trabaja.

Are there other ways to say "shadow" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "shadow": sombra, aprender imitando, ver cómo trabaja.

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