What is the Spanish word for "overshadow"?

Learn how to say "overshadow" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

overshadow

Spanish

ensombrecer

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Alternative translations of "overshadow"

opacar
eclipsar
sobrepasar
dominar

Examples of how to use "overshadow" in Spanish

English
Dark clouds will overshadow the sun.
Spanish
Las nubes oscuras eclipsarán al sol.
English
Tall trees often overshadow the small garden.
Spanish
Los árboles altos suelen eclipsar el pequeño jardín.
English
The storm overshadowed our weekend plans.
Spanish
La tormenta opacó nuestros planes de fin de semana.
English
She is overshadowing her teammates right now.
Spanish
Ella está opacando a sus compañeras en este momento.
English
They have overshadowed the original main idea.
Spanish
Han eclipsado la idea principal original.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "overshadow" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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