Buscar
Selecciona el idioma del diccionario
Shade
01
sombra
an area that becomes darker and cooler because sunlight is blocked by an object
Ejemplos
They sat under the shade of a large oak tree to escape the heat.
The garden bench was placed in the shade for comfort.
02
tono, matiz
any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions
Ejemplos
She carefully selected the perfect shade of blue for the walls of her bedroom, aiming for a calming and tranquil atmosphere.
Ella seleccionó cuidadosamente el tono perfecto de azul para las paredes de su dormitorio, buscando una atmósfera calmante y tranquila.
The artist used various shades of green to capture the lush foliage and vibrant landscapes in their paintings.
El artista utilizó varias tonalidades de verde para capturar el follaje exuberante y los paisajes vibrantes en sus pinturas.
03
sombrilla
a covering or blind used to block or reduce sunlight, typically on windows
Dialect
American
American
Ejemplos
She pulled down the shade to keep the room cool.
Venetian shades allowed sunlight to filter gently into the office.
04
a cover for a lamp designed to screen the bulb and diffuse the light
Ejemplos
He replaced the broken lamp shade with a new one.
Antique lamps often have decorative shades.
05
matiz
a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling
Ejemplos
There is a shade of doubt in her explanation.
The debate highlighted every shade of opinion on the matter.
06
the depiction of shadow or darkness in an artwork to create depth or contrast
Ejemplos
The painter added shades to the hills to give a sense of depth.
Pencil shading creates realistic shades on paper.
07
a lingering mental image or memory of a haunting experience, often ghostlike or unsettling
Ejemplos
He carried the shade of that tragic night in his memory.
The old house seemed haunted by a shade of the past.
08
a state or position of lesser importance compared with someone or something else
Ejemplos
The new manager worked in the shade of the CEO.
His talents were in the shade compared to his older brother's.
to shade
01
to cast a shadow over something, reducing the light that reaches it
Ejemplos
The tree shades the patio from the afternoon sun.
Tall buildings shade the street most of the day.
02
to protect or screen something from light, heat, or view
Ejemplos
Sunglasses shade the eyes from bright sunlight.
He shaded the seedlings to prevent them from burning.
03
sombrear
to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.
Ejemplos
She carefully shaded the apple in her drawing, using different pencil pressures to create depth and realism.
Ella sombreó cuidadosamente la manzana en su dibujo, usando diferentes presiones del lápiz para crear profundidad y realismo.
The art teacher demonstrated how to shade a sphere, explaining how light and shadow work together to create a three-dimensional effect.
El profesor de arte demostró cómo sombrear una esfera, explicando cómo la luz y la sombra trabajan juntas para crear un efecto tridimensional.
04
to transition gradually from one quality, such as color or tone, to another
Ejemplos
The sunset shaded from orange to deep purple.
The wall paint shades slightly depending on the light.
05
to vary or alter slightly in degree or meaning
Ejemplos
The chef shaded the seasoning to taste.
Her opinion shaded as she listened to more arguments.
Árbol Léxico
shady
shade
