Meaning
shade, shadow
- trace, hint
In a sentence
C'è un po' d'ombra sotto quell'albero.
There's a bit of shade under that tree.
Il gatto riposa all'ombra sotto il tavolo.
The cat is resting in the shade under the table.
Non vedo la mia ombra con questa luce.
I can't see my shadow in this light.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ombra | feminine · singular |
| ombre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'ombra' for shadows cast by objects/people; 'buio' means darkness without a source.
- In wine contexts, 'ombra' is Venetian slang—avoid in formal settings or outside Veneto.
- No plural form change for wine sense: 'due ombre' (two glasses), not 'due ombre di vino.'