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    Penumbra (en. Gloom)

    /peˈnum.bra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Partial shadow that forms at the edges of the area illuminated by a light source.
    In the penumbra, colors seem softer.
    En la penumbra, los colores parecen más suaves.
    State of uncertainty or vagueness.
    He lived in the penumbra of not knowing what decision to make.
    Vivía en la penumbra de no saber qué decisión tomar.
    In astronomy, the part of the shadow where only part of the light is blocked.
    During the eclipse, many people observed the penumbra of the Moon.
    Durante el eclipse, muchas personas observaron la penumbra de la Luna.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'paenumbra', meaning 'almost shadow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the penumbra
    To be in a state of uncertainty or lack of clarity.
    estar en la penumbra
    to emerge from the penumbra
    To leave a state of confusion or lack of information.
    salir de la penumbra
    to live in penumbra
    To live in a state of misinformation or uncertainty.
    vivir en penumbra

    Related Words

    twilight
    It is the period of the day between light and darkness.
    crepúsculo
    darkness
    Condition of being without light.
    oscuridad
    light
    Radiation that allows vision.
    luz

    Slang Meanings

    State of emotional confusion.
    Yesterday I was in the penumbra after what my friend told me.
    Ayer estaba en la penumbra después de lo que me dijo mi amigo.
    Complicated situation.
    That project is in the penumbra, I don’t know if it will turn out well.
    Ese proyecto está en la penumbra, no sé si saldrá bien.