Sombra in english
pronunciation: ʃædoʊ part of speech: noun
sombras = hachures.
Example: In cartography hachures are the lines drawn on a map to indicate relief features.sombra = shadow ; shading.
Example: This earliest wove paper was only partially successful, since the mesh was fastened as usual to the bars of the frame, and the shadows of the bars showed clearly in the paper.Example: The darkest and the lightest shading took the shortest amount of time, the medium shading the longest.more:
» acechar en la sombra = lurk in + the shadows .
Example: The reason I point out this seedier side of the poker world is to make sure that players are aware of what lurks in the shadows.» a la sombra de = in the shadow of ; shadowed by .
Example: Patricia Hunter and several hundred co-plaintiffs who live in the shadow of Canary Wharf Tower, London, claimed damages in nuisance. Example: It's a leafy little road, middle-class in an Iraqi way, educated families living in villas shadowed by palm trees.» arrimarse al árbol que da má sombra = ride + the gravy train .
Example: This little lady isn't going to make it either, so it's not like I can hang on her coattails and ride the gravy train to millionairesville.» arrimarse al árbol que da más sombra = get on + the bandwagon ; get on + the gravy train ; jump on + the bandwagon ; jump on + the gravy train ; climb on + the bandwagon ; climb on + the gravy train ; side with + the winner ; side with + the winning side .
Example: Any time there appears to be a worker shortage our politicians get on the bandwagon and start preaching about training programs. Example: It seems that a lot of celebrities are in a rush to get on the gravy train, and they'll attach their name to almost anything. Example: While there is a sense of urgency to jump on the Internet bandwagon, professionals still have time to learn and assimilate this new electronic culture. Example: As endless stories around corruption continue to spill over into the main news and business pages, businesses should pause for thought before jumping on the sport sponsoring gravy train. Example: Once they find this out, they will certainly want to climb on the bandwagon and not be left behind. Example: Iraqis should be staying in Iraq and helping to building a decent, civilized country, not coming here and climbing on the gravy train. Example: In presidential elections, Delaware has often been a barometer for the nation at large and sided with the winner for over 50 years. Example: Mubarak is a dead man walking, and the sooner America sides with the winning side, the better it serves its own interests and realizes its ideals.» asustarse hasta de/con su sombra = be afraid of + Posesivo + own shadow .
Example: Fear of change, fear of moving, fear of leaving a bad marriage -- this woman's probably afraid of her own shadow = Miedo al cambio, miedo a mudarse, miedo a dejar un mal matrimonio; esta mujer tiene probablemente miedo hasta de su propia sombra.» dar sombra = shade .
Example: 'No, let a charming chintz and Brussels lace wrap my cold limbs, and shade my lifeless face so as not to be frightful of death'.» decir sin la menor sombra de duda = say without + (a shadow of) a doubt .
Example: I've been on many cruises and I can say without a shadow of a doubt the other cruise lines could learn a lot from the staff on this ship.» héroe en la sombra = unsung hero .
Example: He examines the courageous efforts of some 'unsung heroes' who toppled barriers in education, voting, employment, housing, and other areas to participate more fully in democracy.» líneas de sombras = hachures [En cartografía, líneas que se trazan en un mapa para indicar el relieve de los accidentes geográficos] .
Example: In cartography hachures are the lines drawn on a map to indicate relief features.» no ser ni sombra de lo que se ha sido antes = be a shadow of + Posesivo + former self ; be a shadow of + Reflexivo ; be a shell of + Reflexivo ; be a shell of + Posesivo + former self .
Example: It took a week to reduce the East Timorese capital to a smouldering shadow of its former self. Example: He had a good season last year but this time around he's just a shadow of himself. Example: As of today she is just a shell of herself, hasn't eaten in 3 days and over those 3 days has taken maybe a few teaspoons of water. Example: These feelings have slowly devoured Mary over the years, to the point where she is just a shell of her former self.» protección solar mediante sombras = solar shading .
Example: Solar shading analysis can be used to significantly reduce a building's energy costs by limiting or eliminating the need for air conditioning.» proyectar sombra = throw + shadow .
Example: Because of book stacks the light may be artificial, but this is acceptable if it is designed properly and does not throw shadows onto the stacks.» proyectar una larga sombra sobre = cast + a long shadow over ; cast + a dark shadow over .
Example: In this regard, the traditional view of the library as a storehouse of materials cast a long shadow over future goals. Example: Whether in India or in Ireland, the damage done by partition casts a dark shadow over our history.» proyectar una (larga) sombra sobre = cast + a (dark) cloud over .
Example: This change casts a dark cloud over the ability of the Chinese government to take difficult economic decisions ahead.» proyectar una sombra sobre = cast + a shadow over .
Example: The country's severe economic problems have cast a shadow over the book trade, yet its vigour and diversity are astonishing.» ser + Posesivo + sombra = follow + Nombre + like + Posesivo + shadow .
Example: Melancholy followed him like his shadow in his journey; and on his return to Rome his malady increased.» sin la menor sombra de duda = without a shadow of a doubt .
Example: This is without a shadow of a doubt one of the weirdest and probably disturbing postings I have ever had the pleasure to read.» sombra arquitectónica = architectural shading .
Example: Large glazed areas mean that users can enjoy natural daylight, but double glazing, tinting, or architectural shading are necessary to alleviate the worst effects of noise, solar gain and solar glare = Las áreas acristaladas permiten que los usuarios puedan disfrutar de la luz natural, aunque el doble acristalamiento, los cristales ahumados, o las sombras arquitectónicas son necesarios para reducir los efectos negativos del ruido, la radiación solar y el resplandor del sol.» sombra de ojos = eyeshadow .
Example: Her chest has a secret storage place that can hold a heart shaped lip gloss or eyeshadow that comes with the doll.» sombras = hachures [En cartografía, líneas que se trazan en un mapa para indicar el relieve de los accidentes geográficos] .
Example: In cartography hachures are the lines drawn on a map to indicate relief features.» tener miedo hasta de su (propia) sombra = be afraid of + Posesivo + own shadow .
Example: Fear of change, fear of moving, fear of leaving a bad marriage -- this woman's probably afraid of her own shadow = Miedo al cambio, miedo a mudarse, miedo a dejar un mal matrimonio; esta mujer tiene probablemente miedo hasta de su propia sombra.» zona de sombra permanente = permanent shady area .
Example: By fencing your garden you can muffle traffic noise, protect your home from strong winds on the north and west, and offer permanent shady areas where you want them.