en la sombra
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en la sombra
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (figurative) (without attracting attention)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. in the background
Era una matemática genial y ayudó a su esposo a formular algunos de sus teoremas, pero se mantuvo siempre en la sombra.She was a brilliant mathematician and helped her husband formulate some of his theorems, but she always stayed in the background.
b. on the sidelines
Fue él quien ideó el proyecto, pero luego prefirió quedarse en la sombra y que fueran otros los que se llevaran el reconocimiento.It was he who devised the project, but then he preferred to remain on the sidelines and let others take the credit.
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