What is the Spanish word for "shade"?

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

English

shade

Spanish

sombra

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Examples of how to use "shade" in Spanish

English
Let's sit in the shade of that tree.
Spanish
Sentémonos a la sombra de ese árbol.
English
We rested in the cool shade.
Spanish
Descansamos en la fresca sombra.
English
This paint is a lighter shade.
Spanish
Esta pintura es de un tono más claro.
English
The tree gives plenty of shade.
Spanish
El árbol proporciona mucha sombra.
English
She chose a darker shade today.
Spanish
Ella eligió un tono más oscuro hoy.

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Let's sit in the shade of that tree.

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