What does "sombra" mean in English?

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Spanish

sombra

English

shadow

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Alternative translations of "sombra"

shade

Examples of how to use "sombra" in Spanish

Spanish
Sentémonos a la sombra de ese árbol.
English
Let's sit in the shade of that tree.
Spanish
El árbol da buena sombra.
English
The tree provides good shade.
Spanish
Me senté bajo la sombra.
English
I sat in the shade.
Spanish
La sombra cubrió la pared.
English
The shadow covered the wall.
Spanish
Vi mi sombra en el suelo.
English
I saw my shadow on the ground.

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