umber

• Adjetivo obsoleto que significa 'umbrío' o 'sombreado', derivado del sustantivo 'umbra' (pigmento marrón oscuro). Ya no se usa en el inglés moderno.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'shady' or 'shadowy', derived from the noun 'umber' (a dark brown pigment). It is no longer used in modern English.

1. Brownish colorB2formal

   Of the color of any of various natural brown earth pigments, ranging from yellowish-brown to dark reddish-brown.

   color sombra

   • The artist used umber tones to paint the autumn leaves.
   • The old photograph had an umber tint from age.
   • The walls were painted a warm umber shade.

   Sinónimosbrowndark-brownochrereddish-brownsepia

• Sustantivo que designa un pigmento de tierra natural que produce tonos que van del marrón medio al oscuro, usado a menudo en arte y pintura.

A noun referring to a natural earth pigment that produces a range of medium to dark brown colors, commonly used in art and painting.

1. Earth pigmentC1formalart

   A natural brown or reddish-brown clay pigment containing iron and manganese oxides, used in painting and coloring.

   Pigmento de tierra

   • The artist mixed umber with linseed oil to create a warm brown tone.
   • Raw umber is a common pigment in oil painting.
   • Umber was widely used in Renaissance paintings for shadows.

2. B2formalart

   A medium to dark brown color, often with a slightly yellowish or reddish hue.

   Color pardo oscuro

   • The walls were painted in a rich umber shade.
   • Her coat was a deep umber, perfect for autumn.
   • The landscape was dominated by earthy umber tones.

   Sinónimosbrownchestnutchocolatecoffeemahoganyochresepiasienna