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ensombrecer
ensombrecer(
ehn
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sohm
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breh
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sehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to shade)
a. to darken
Una nube ensombreció el paisaje de colinas onduladas.A cloud darkened the landscape of rolling hills.
b. to cast a shadow over
Los árboles ensombrecieron el bulevar.The trees cast a shadow over the boulevard.
2. (figurative) (to cause sorrow)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to cast a shadow over
La noticia de la muerte de mi abuelo ensombreció la boda.The news of my grandfather's death cast a shadow over the wedding.
ensombrecerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to darken
De repente el cielo se ensombreció y empezó a llover.Suddenly the sky darkened and it started to rain.
b. to grow dark
Sé que se acerca una tormenta porque el cielo se está ensombreciendo.I know a storm is coming because the sky is growing dark.
a. to become gloomy
Marta se ensombreció tras la muerte de su madre.Marta became gloomy after her mother died.
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