Translation of Italian word "ombra" to English
ombra
/ˈom.bra/
How to use
A shadow can be used to create a silhouette in a photograph.
🇬🇧 English
shadow, shade
Example
Ci siamo seduti all'ombra di un grande pino.
We sat in the shade of a large pine tree.
L'ombra dell'edificio si allunga al tramonto.
The building's shadow lengthens at sunset.
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Common phrases
- l'ombra della sera— the evening shadow
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Frequency rank: #185 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "ombra" mean?▼
The Italian word "ombra" means "shadow, shade" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Zona di oscurità proiettata da un corpo." (which translates as "We sat in the shade of a large pine tree.").
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