umbráculo means shaded grove — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: October 26, 2025
umbráculo
noun • /[oom-BRAH-koo-loh]/
shaded grove
Example:
El umbráculo ofrecía refugio y frescura serena.
The shaded grove offered refuge and calm coolness.
🧠 What does umbráculo mean?
An "umbráculo" refers to a shaded area, often a natural grove of trees, providing cool respite from the sun. It evokes a sense of tranquility and peace, a place for quiet reflection or pleasant conversation. Think of a secluded spot in a park or forest where sunlight dapples through the leaves, creating a calming, shadowy retreat.
📚 Extra examples
- Busquemos un umbráculo para descansar del calor.
Let's find a shaded grove to rest from the heat. - El umbráculo del jardín botánico era un lugar mágico.
The shaded grove in the botanical garden was a magical place. - Bajo el umbráculo de los árboles, los niños jugaban felices.
Under the shade of the trees, the children played happily.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'umbráculo' comes from the Latin 'umbra', meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'. This root is also related to the English word 'umbrella'.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "umbráculo"
Synonyms: sombra, frescor, soto
Opposites: sol, calor, desierto
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