sombreadores
/sombɾeadoɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'shaders' translates to sombreadores in Spanish.
In the contexts of computer graphics and programming, sombreadores is the standard technical translation for 'shaders'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is sombreador.
How do you pronounce it?
/sombɾeadoɾes/
Did you know?
- In a non-technical context, a person who 'sombrea' might be someone who performs 'sombras chinescas', which are shadow puppets. This creates a playful connection between digital graphics and ancient storytelling.
- Because sombra also refers to 'eye shadow' in makeup, using the term sombreadores in a non-technical context could lead to a confusing conversation about cosmetics.
- In Spanish, the word sombra is used for both 'shadow' and 'shade', whereas English uses two different words for the dark area and the blocking of light.
Examples in context
- El artista utilizó una combinación de shaders para lograr un efecto de textura realista.The artist used a combination of shaders to achieve a realistic texture effect.
- El diseñador implementó shaders volumétricos para simular neblina en la escena.The designer implemented volumetric shaders to simulate fog in the scene.
- Los sombreadores mejoran la iluminación del juego.The shaders improve the game's lighting.
- Necesito descargar nuevos sombreadores para este motor.I need to download new shaders for this engine.
- Esos sombreadores hacen que el agua se vea real.Those shaders make the water look real.
Example conversation
Two developers are discussing a 3D project.
- SofíaJavier, ¿ya terminaste de configurar los sombreadores?Javier, did you finish configuring the shaders yet?
- JavierTodavía no, Sofía, son muy complejos.Not yet, Sofia, they are very complex.
- SofíaPodemos probar unos sombreadores más simples.We can try some simpler shaders.
- JavierEs una buena idea para ganar rendimiento.That's a good idea to gain performance.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
