What does "penumbra" mean in English?

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Spanish

penumbra

English

twilight

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Alternative translations of "penumbra"

half-light
shade
shadow
gloom

Examples of how to use "penumbra" in Spanish

Spanish
Estaban sentados en la penumbra.
English
They were sitting in the dim light.
Spanish
Caminamos juntos en la penumbra del parque.
English
We walked together in the twilight of the park.
Spanish
La penumbra de la habitación era agradable.
English
The room's gloom was pleasant.
Spanish
Veo la penumbra detrás de la cortina.
English
I see the shadows behind the curtain.
Spanish
Ellos estudiaron en penumbra para concentrarse.
English
They studied in the dimness to concentrate.

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Estaban sentados en la penumbra.

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