sombra de ojos
/sombɾa de oxos/from spelling rules
The English phrase eyeshadow is translated into Spanish as sombra de ojos.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal construction where sombra means shadow and de ojos means of eyes.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple colors or palettes of eyeshadow, the noun sombra is pluralized to sombras de ojos.
Did you know?
- The word sombra may have evolved from the Latin phrase sub illa umbra, which translates to 'under that shade'.
- In some Latin American countries, the term sombra is also used metaphorically to describe a ghost or a haunting presence.
- The word sombra shares a distant root with the English word 'umbrella', as both come from the Latin umbra meaning 'shade'.
Examples in context
- Esta sombra de ojos me queda espectacular, ¿verdad?This eyeshadow looks spectacular on me, doesn't it?Tatoeba #10351430 by Seael, translation #10868500 by Luornu
- Me encanta tu sombraI love your eyeshadow
- ¡Qué linda sombrita llevas hoy!What a lovely eyeshadow you're wearing today!
- ¿Dónde compraste tu sombra de ojos?Where did you buy your eyeshadow?
- Mi amiga tiene una sombra de ojos color verde.My friend has a green eyeshadow.
- ¡Tu sombra de ojos se ve increíble!Your eyeshadow looks amazing!
- Me encanta cómo combinas tu sombra de ojos con tu atuendo.I love how you coordinate your eyeshadow with your outfit.
- Busco una sombra de ojos de color azul.I am looking for a blue eyeshadow.
- Esa sombra de ojos es muy brillante.That eyeshadow is very bright.
Example conversation
Sofía is getting ready for a party and Javier is helping her find her makeup.
- Javier¿Dónde está tu sombra de ojos favorita, Sofía?Where is your favorite eyeshadow, Sofía?
- SofíaEstá en el cajón de arriba.It is in the top drawer.
- JavierAh, aquí tienes la sombra de ojos dorada.Ah, here you have the gold eyeshadow.
- Sofía¡Gracias, Javier! Es justo la que quería.Thanks, Javier! It is exactly the one I wanted.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, sombra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
