shade
gb/ʃˈeɪd/ us/ʃˈeɪd/
A2
Inglés
~ 8100
árnyék, árnyalat, roló, ablakárnyékoló, egy árnyalattal, egy kicsivel, árnyékol, árnyékot ad, satíroz, napszemüveg, napszemcsi, árny, szellem, burkolt beszólás, odaszúrás, burkoltan beszól, odaszúr
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
árnyék
A2
Patrón de uso:
in the shade (of [something])
We ate lunch in the shade of a big oak tree.
Egy nagy tölgyfa árnyékában ebédeltünk.
The children moved their chairs into the shade when the sun got too hot.
A gyerekek árnyékba húzták a székeiket, amikor túl erősen sütött a nap.
Plants that like shade will grow well on this side of the house.
Let’s find some shade before we get sunburned.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We sat in the shade and drank water.
Az árnyékban ültünk, és vizet ittunk.
The dog is sleeping in the shade of the car.
A kutya az autó árnyékában alszik.
Please park the car in the shade.
I stood in the shade because the sun was strong.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "shade" and "shadow". Use "in the shade" for a cool, darker place where you can be (sit, stand), and "shadow" mainly for the dark shape made on the ground or wall by something blocking the light.
Significado
area protected from direct sun
Colocaciones
sit in the shade
|stay in the shade
|seek shade
|cool shade
|deep shade
|the shade of a tree
Sinónimos
shadow (More general; can mean the dark shape made by an object, not only a cool place to sit.)
|
shadecloth (A specific material used to create shade, not the shaded area itself.)
Antónimos
sunlight (Refers to bright direct light from the sun, not a darker, cooler area.)
|
full sun (Describes an area with no shade where the sun shines directly.)
Temas
nature
|weather
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A place that is darker and cooler because something stops the sun or strong light.
An area where direct light, especially sunlight, is blocked by something, making it darker and usually cooler.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
árnyalat
B1
Patrón de uso:
a shade of [color]
She tried on three different shades of red lipstick.
Három különböző árnyalatú vörös rúzst próbált ki.
The walls are painted in a soft shade of green.
A falak a zöld egy lágy árnyalatára vannak festve.
You can choose any shade of blue from this chart.
This fabric comes in various shades, from pale pink to deep rose.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like this shade of yellow.
Tetszik ez a sárga árnyalat.
Her eyes are a dark shade of brown.
A szeme sötétbarna árnyalatú.
We painted the room a light shade of gray.
That shirt is the wrong shade of blue for me.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "grade of color" or "type of color" instead of "shade of color". Use the pattern "a shade of [color]", not "a shade in [color]".
Significado
particular tone of a color
Colocaciones
light shade
|dark shade
|different shades
|subtle shade
|shade of blue
|earthy shades
Sinónimos
tint (Often suggests a lighter or added amount of color, especially in art or cosmetics.)
|
hue (Slightly more technical or artistic; refers more generally to color quality.)
Antónimos
colorless (Describes something with no color at all, the opposite of having a particular shade.)
Temas
art
|design
|fashion
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A special kind or level of a color, for example light blue or dark blue.
A particular version, intensity, or degree of a color.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
roló
B1
Patrón de uso:
pull / draw / raise / lower the shade
She pulled down the shade to keep the room cool.
Lehúzta a rolót, hogy hűvös maradjon a szoba.
The hotel room had heavy shades that blocked out all the light.
A hotelszobában vastag sötétítőrolók voltak, amelyek minden fényt kizártak.
He raised the shades to let the morning sun in.
We need new window shades for the living room.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please pull down the shade.
Kérlek, húzd le a rolót.
He opened the shades in the morning.
Reggel felhúzta a rolókat.
The shades in this room are very old.
She closed the shades before going to bed.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse "curtain" and "shade". A "curtain" is usually a hanging piece of cloth that moves sideways, while a "shade" is often on a roller and moves up and down.
Significado
window covering that blocks light
Colocaciones
window shade
|roller shade
|pull down the shade
|draw the shade
|raise the shade
|lower the shade
Sinónimos
blind (More common in many varieties of English; can refer to different types of window coverings, not just roll-up ones.)
Temas
home
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
Definición
A cover on a window that you can pull up or down to stop light coming in.
A piece of material, usually on a roller or frame, used to cover a window and block or reduce light.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
egy kicsivel
A2
Patrón de uso:
a shade [comparative adjective]
This model is a shade cheaper than the other one.
Ez a modell egy árnyalattal olcsóbb, mint a másik.
Her answer was a shade different from mine.
A válasza egy árnyalattal eltért az enyémtől.
He looked a shade happier after he got the news.
The new version is a shade better than the original.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This car is a shade faster than that one.
Ez az autó egy árnyalattal gyorsabb, mint az.
The room is a shade warmer today.
A szoba ma egy árnyalattal melegebb.
Her dress is a shade darker than mine.
He is a shade taller than his brother.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "a little shade" or "a shade of more". Use "a shade" directly before a comparative adjective: "a shade better", "a shade colder", not "a shade of better".
Significado
small amount or degree
Colocaciones
a shade better
|a shade darker
|a shade different
|a shade more expensive
|a shade of doubt
|every shade of opinion
Sinónimos
touch (Informal; often used in expressions like "a touch better" with a similar meaning.)
|
trace (Suggests a very small amount, especially of a quality that is hard to notice.)
Antónimos
a lot (Describes a large degree, the opposite of a very small difference.)
Temas
degree
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A very small amount or level of something, often used when two things are almost the same.
A very small or slight amount or degree of something, especially when comparing things that are similar.
VERBO
B2
5
árnyékol
B1
árnyékot ad
A2
Patrón de uso:
to shade [something] (from [something])
The tall buildings shade the park in the afternoon.
A magas épületek délután árnyékolják a parkot.
She used her hand to shade her eyes from the sun.
A kezével árnyékolta a szemét a nap elől.
We planted trees to shade the patio during summer.
Please shade the screen so I can see the image clearly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He put on a hat to shade his face.
Kalapot vett fel, hogy árnyékolja az arcát.
The umbrella shaded us from the sun.
Az ernyő árnyékolt minket a nap elől.
Clouds shaded the beach for a short time.
A big tree shades our balcony.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "make shade to" instead of "shade" as a verb. Say "The tree shades the garden", not "The tree makes shade to the garden".
Significado
to protect something from light
Colocaciones
shade your eyes
|shade the window
|trees shade the house
|shade the plants
|shade the screen
|shade the porch
Sinónimos
screen (Emphasizes protection from light or view, not only making it darker.)
|
shelter (More general protection, not only from light but also from rain, wind, etc.)
Antónimos
expose (Means to leave something uncovered or unprotected so light or other things can reach it freely.)
Temas
nature
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To stop strong light from hitting something so it becomes darker and cooler.
To make an area or object darker and cooler by blocking or reducing direct light.
VERBO
B2
6
Patrón de uso:
to shade [an area / a shape] (in)
Shade the area between the two lines in your textbook.
Satírozd be a tankönyvedben a két vonal közötti területet.
She carefully shaded the background to make the figures stand out.
Gondosan árnyékolta a hátteret, hogy az alakok jobban kiemelkedjenek.
The art teacher showed us how to shade with a soft pencil.
Lightly shade the circle to show that it is selected.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please shade the box on the form.
Kérlek, satírozd be a négyzetet az űrlapon.
The student shaded the wrong answer.
A diák a rossz választ satírozta be.
He shaded the sky with a blue pencil.
She shaded the face to make it look real.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use only "color" when instructions say "shade". "Color" can mean fill completely with strong color; "shade" often means add gentle or partial darkness.
Significado
to darken parts of a drawing
Colocaciones
shade in the circle
|lightly shade
|shade the background
|shade the edges
|shade the area
|shade with a pencil
Sinónimos
darken (General word for making something darker; not specific to drawing.)
Antónimos
erase (Means to remove lines or color, often doing the opposite of shading in drawing.)
Temas
art
|education
|arts_entertainment
Definición
To color or draw on part of a picture so that it looks darker.
To make part of a drawing or shape darker by adding lines or color, usually to show depth, shadow, or contrast.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
SLANG
7
napszemüveg
A2
napszemcsi
B1
Patrón de uso:
wear / put on / take off [one's] shades
He walked in wearing dark shades and a leather jacket.
Sötét napszemüvegben és bőrdzsekiben lépett be.
Don’t forget your shades; it’s really bright outside.
Ne felejtsd el a napszemüvegedet; odakint nagyon erősen süt a nap.
She bought a new pair of designer shades for the summer.
I can’t see indoors with these shades on.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He wears shades when he drives.
Napszemüveget visel, amikor vezet.
She put on her shades before she left the house.
Feltette a napszemüvegét, mielőtt elindult otthonról.
My shades are on the table.
I need new shades for the beach.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "a shades". Use the plural form: "a pair of shades" or just "shades". This use is informal or slang, so it is not suitable for formal writing.
Significado
sunglasses (usually plural "shades")
Colocaciones
wear shades
|put on your shades
|dark shades
|designer shades
|cool shades
|mirror shades
Sinónimos
sunglasses (Standard neutral word; "shades" is more casual and slangy.)
Temas
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Definición
Sunglasses; dark glasses you wear to protect your eyes from the sun.
Sunglasses, especially stylish ones, usually referred to in the plural as "shades".
SUSTANTIVO
C1
LITERARY
8
Patrón de uso:
the shade of [someone]
The poet calls upon the shades of his ancestors for guidance.
A költő útmutatásért ősei árnyaihoz fohászkodik.
In the story, the hero is visited by the shade of his former teacher.
A történetben a hőst meglátogatja egykori tanárának árnya.
Legends say the battlefield is haunted by the shades of fallen soldiers.
He felt as if a silent shade followed him through the empty house.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In this old story, a shade speaks to the king.
Ebben a régi történetben egy árny szól a királyhoz.
The hero meets the shades of the dead in the underworld.
A hős az alvilágban találkozik a halottak árnyaival.
A shade comes to warn him in a dream.
Writers sometimes use the word "shade" to mean a ghost.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this meaning is common in modern speech. It is mostly literary or poetic; in normal conversation, people say "ghost" or "spirit" instead.
Significado
ghost or spirit of the dead
Colocaciones
wandering shades
|the shades of the dead
|the shade of his father
|ancient shades
|restless shade
Sinónimos
ghost (Everyday word; "shade" is more poetic or old-fashioned.)
|
spirit (General word for a non-physical being; not only of dead people.)
Antónimos
living person (Represents someone alive in the physical world, the opposite of a dead person’s spirit.)
Temas
literature
|mythology
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Definición
The spirit of someone who has died; a ghost (literary word).
The spirit or ghost of a dead person, especially in older or literary use.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
SLANG
9
odaszúrás
B2
Patrón de uso:
throw shade (at [someone])
Fans thought her comment about his acting was pure shade.
A rajongók szerint a színészi játékára tett megjegyzése egyértelmű burkolt beszólás volt.
There was a lot of shade in that interview with the politician.
Sok burkolt odaszúrás volt abban a politikussal készült interjúban.
He denied throwing shade at his former bandmate on social media.
The post was meant as a joke, but many read it as shade towards his coworkers.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
People said his tweet was shade.
Az emberek szerint a tweetje burkolt beszólás volt.
She doesn’t answer directly; she just gives shade.
Nem válaszol közvetlenül; csak burkolt beszólásokat tesz.
That joke was funny but also shade at her ex.
He likes to throw shade at famous people online.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "shade" here means darkness or color. In slang, "shade" means indirect insult or disrespect, especially in the phrase "throw shade". This use is informal and common in online and pop-culture contexts.
Significado
indirect insult or criticism
Colocaciones
throw shade
|subtle shade
|a bit of shade
|online shade
|serious shade
|shady comment
Sinónimos
insult (More general; not always indirect or playful like "shade" can be.)
|
diss (Slang similar to "shade" but does not necessarily suggest indirect criticism.)
Antónimos
praise (Expresses approval and respect, the opposite of insulting or disrespectful remarks.)
Temas
emotions
|social media
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A way of saying bad or unkind things about someone in a secret or clever way, not directly.
Indirect, often clever or subtle criticism or disrespect, especially in public or online.
VERBO
C1
SLANG
10
odaszúr
B2
Patrón de uso:
to shade [someone]
People said she shaded her co-star during the award speech.
Az emberek szerint a díjátadón mondott beszédében burkoltan beszólt a színésztársának.
He’s always shading his boss on his private account.
A privát fiókján állandóan burkoltan beszólogat a főnökének.
The article lightly shaded the company for its slow response.
She felt hurt because her friend shaded her in that podcast episode.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He shaded his ex in that song.
Abban a dalban burkoltan beszólt az exének.
She often shades people on Twitter.
Gyakran burkoltan beszól embereknek a Twitteren.
I think he was shading me with that joke.
They shaded the team for losing again.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use this slang verb in very formal writing or exams. It is best kept for informal speech, social media, and pop-culture contexts.
Significado
to insult someone indirectly
Colocaciones
shade someone
|shaded me
|shading his ex
|shaded celebrities
|shades her coworkers
|subtly shade
Sinónimos
diss (Slang for insult; can be more direct than "shade".)
|
mock (Suggests making fun of someone, not always indirect like "shade".)
Antónimos
compliment (Means to say something nice about someone, the opposite of insulting them.)
Temas
emotions
|social media
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To say something that quietly attacks or laughs at someone without saying their name or being very direct.
To criticize or insult someone in an indirect, often clever or playful way.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
shade
AFI
GB/ʃˈeɪd/
US/ʃˈeɪd/
Sílabas y acento
shade (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (shade)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: shade
- Plural: shade, shades
Verb
- Base: shade
- 3rd Person Singular: shades
- Present Participle: shading
- Past: shaded
Familia de palabras
Forms
shades
noun
shading
verb
shaded
verb
Core family
shady
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
shadeless
adjective
Expresiones
a shade better
1/ə ʃˈeɪd bˈɛtɚ/
fixed phrase
slightly better than something
A little bit better, not a lot better.
Ejemplos
- This version is a shade better than the last one.
- He’s a shade better at math than his brother.
- The second restaurant was a shade better, but still not great.
a shade of [color]
1/ə ʃˈeɪd əv kˈʌlɚ/
fixed phrase
a particular version of a color
A special kind or level of a color, like light blue or dark blue.
Ejemplos
- The sofa is a shade of gray that matches the rug.
- Her dress is a beautiful shade of deep green.
- We chose a soft shade of yellow for the baby’s room.
in the shade
1/ˈɪn ðə ʃˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
located where sun is blocked
In a place where something stops the sun, so it is darker and cooler.
Ejemplos
- Let’s sit in the shade until it cools down.
- The dog is lying in the shade under the table.
- They put the baby’s stroller in the shade.
put [someone/something] in the shade
1/pˈʊt sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ ˈɪn ðə ʃˈeɪd/
idiom
to outshine strongly by comparison
To be so good that another person or thing seems less good or not important.
Ejemplos
- Her performance put all the others in the shade.
- The new model puts last year’s phones in the shade.
- His generosity put my small gift in the shade.
shades of gray
1/ʃˈeɪdz əv ɡɹˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
many subtle differences, not simple
Many small differences between two ends, so something is not only good or bad, right or wrong.
Ejemplos
- The issue isn’t simple; there are many shades of gray.
- Her novel explores the moral shades of gray in war.
- In real life, things are often shades of gray, not black and white.
shades of meaning
1/ʃˈeɪdz əv mˈinɪŋ/
fixed phrase
subtle differences in meaning
Small, careful differences in meaning between words or ideas that are almost the same.
Ejemplos
- The teacher explained the shades of meaning between "say", "tell", and "speak".
- Writers care about the shades of meaning that different words carry.
- Translation is difficult because of the many shades of meaning in each language.
throw shade
1/θɹˈoʊ ʃˈeɪd/
idiom
slang
criticize or insult indirectly
To say something that secretly attacks or laughs at someone, without speaking very directly.
Ejemplos
- Fans thought she was throwing shade at her ex in that interview.
- He keeps throwing shade at other players on social media.
- The comedian threw shade at several politicians during the show.