Sombrilla (en. Umbrella)

/somˈbɾi.ʝa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Foldable device that has a fabric on top and is held by a handle.

Definition Example: The beach umbrella is ideal for shelter from the sun.

La sombrilla de playa es ideal para resguardarse del sol.

Definition: Object used in decoration, similar to an umbrella, but designed for the outdoors.

Definition Example: We placed umbrellas in the hotel gardens so that guests would be comfortable.

Colocamos sombrillas en los jardines del hotel para que los huéspedes estén cómodos.

Definition: Personal accessory taken to the beach or park to enjoy the outdoors without suffering from the sun's harshness.

Definition Example: She always brings her umbrella when she goes sunbathing.

Ella siempre lleva su sombrilla cuando va a tomar el sol.

Etymology/Origin: From the Spanish 'sombra' with the suffix '-illa' indicating diminutive.

Common Phrase: beach umbrella

Common Phrase: Umbrella designed especially for use on the beach.

sombrilla de playa

Common Phrase: to open an umbrella

Common Phrase: Action of unfolding an umbrella to protect oneself from the sun.

abrirse una sombrilla

Common Phrase: to stay in the shade

Common Phrase: To be under an umbrella or an object providing shade.

mantenerse a la sombra

Related Word: shade

Related Word Description: Area where light does not directly hit.

sombra

Related Word: umbrella

Related Word Description: Object that protects from rain.

paraguas

Related Word: awning

Related Word Description: Fabric cover placed to protect from the sun or rain.

toldo

Slang Meaning: Shade place at an outdoor event.

Slang Example: At the party, I always look for an umbrella so I don't get burned.

En la fiesta siempre busco una sombrilla para no quemarme.

Slang Meaning: Referring to someone who protects themselves too much from the sun.

Slang Example: Don't be an umbrella, enjoy the sun a little.

No seas sombrilla, disfruta del sol un poco.