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umbría means shady place — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 10, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

umbría

noun • /[OOM-bree-ah]/

shady place

Example:

Busqué umbría bajo el roble gigante y viejo.

I sought shade under the giant old oak.

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🧠 What does umbría mean?

Umbría refers to a shady or shaded place, often offering a cool respite from the sun. It evokes a sense of tranquility and coolness, and can describe a spot under a tree, a shaded corner of a building, or even a dimly lit forest.

📚 Extra examples

  • Busquemos un poco de umbría para descansar.
    Let's find some shade to rest.
  • La casa se encuentra en la umbría de la montaña.
    The house is located in the shade of the mountain.
  • Las plantas en la umbría crecen más lentamente.
    Plants in the shade grow more slowly.
  • El sendero nos condujo a una umbría fresca y silenciosa.
    The path led us to a cool and quiet shady spot.
  • Prefiero sentarme en la umbría durante el verano.
    I prefer to sit in the shade during summer.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'shady place' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'shady place' is 'umbría'.
How do you pronounce 'umbría' in Spanish?
It's pronounced oom-BREE-ah, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'umbría' in a sentence?
For example: 'El gato se escondió en la umbría del árbol.' (The cat hid in the shade of the tree.)
What is the English translation of 'umbría'?
It translates to 'shade,' 'shady place,' or 'shadowy area.'
Does 'umbría' change for gender or number?
No, 'umbría' is always feminine and singular. However, if you're talking about multiple shady areas, you could say 'zonas de umbría' (shady zones/areas).
Is 'umbría' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it's a fairly common word, especially during hot weather!
Does 'umbría' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It's primarily used in its literal sense related to shade.
Is 'umbría' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Its meaning remains consistent across both regions.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "umbría"

Synonyms: sombra, zona sombreada
Opposites: sol, zona soleada

💡 Did You Know?

Umbría is also used metaphorically to refer to something gloomy or obscure, though this is less common than its literal meaning.

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