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sombrear (verb)

To make (an area or object) darker or more shaded.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Sombrero'. A sombrero's job is to 'Sombrear' (shade) your face from the sun. Sombrero -> Sombra -> Sombrear.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'sombrear' instead of 'broncear'. → Me voy a broncear en la playa.

Saying 'Yo sombreo' to mean 'I am in the shade'. → Estoy a la sombra.

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