shaded

• Describe un área u objeto protegido de la luz solar directa, a menudo implicando un estado más fresco u oscuro.

Describes an area or object that is protected from direct sunlight, often implying a cooler or darker condition.

1. Protected from direct lightA2formal

   Being in or providing shade; sheltered from direct sunlight.

   Sombreado

   • We sat in a shaded area of the garden.
   • The shaded path was cooler than the open road.
   • She chose a shaded spot under the tree for her picnic.

   Sinónimoscoveredshadowedshadyshelteredumbrageous

   Antónimosbrightexposedsunlitsunny

2. Darkened or dimmedB1formal

   Having areas of darkness or reduced light, often for artistic effect.

   sombreado, oscurecido

   • The artist used shaded lines to create depth in the drawing.
   • The room was shaded by heavy curtains.
   • The shaded part of the photograph added mystery.

   Sinónimosdarkeneddimmedgloomymurkyshadowedshady

   Antónimosbrightilluminatedluminousradiant

• Verbo que significa bloquear o filtrar la luz, o cambiar o variar gradualmente algo, como un color o una opinión.

A verb used to indicate the act of blocking or filtering light, or to gradually change or vary something, such as color or opinion.

1. Block lightA2formal

   To protect from direct sunlight or bright light by creating a shadow.

   dar sombra

   • She shaded her eyes with her hand to see better.
   • The trees shade the house from the afternoon sun.
   • He used an umbrella to shade himself from the rain.

   Sinónimosblockcoverdimobscurescreenshadowsheltershield

   Antónimosexposeilluminatelighten

2. Darken or colorB1formal

   To make an area darker, especially in a drawing or picture.

   Sombrear o colorear

   • The artist shaded the edges of the portrait to add depth.
   • She carefully shaded the sky in her landscape painting.
   • He shaded the area under the tree to show shadow.

   Sinónimosblackencolordarkenobscureshadowtint

   Antónimosbrightenilluminatelightenwhiten

3. Insult subtlyB2informalamerican

   To make a subtle, indirect insult or criticism.

   tirar indirectas

   • She shaded her rival during the interview.
   • He shaded his coworker by mentioning their mistakes.
   • The comedian shaded the politician in his routine.

   Sinónimosbelittlecriticizedisparagedissinsultmockput downslightsnub

Variantes phrasalshade off