This is the 5440th most frequent Portuguese word.
sombra
"Shadow" or "shade."
In this sentence, 'sombra' is used to mean 'shade', referring to the area under the tree where sunlight doesn't reach.
Eu sentei à sombra da árvore para me proteger do sol.
I sat in the tree's shade to protect myself from the sun.
Here, 'sombra' is used to mean 'shadows', indicating areas of darkness in the painting that create depth and dimension.
Pintou o retrato com delicadas sombras para dar profundidade.
He painted the portrait with delicate shadows to add depth.
In this context, 'sombra' refers to a person's shadow or silhouette, used idiomatically to suggest excessive fear or insecurity.