tener muchas sombras (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
Part of speech
Verb phrase
Phonetic transcription
teneɾ ˈmu.ʧas ˈsom.bɾas
Translation options into English
Literal translation: to have many shadows
Figurative translation: to have many hidden aspects or secrets
Meaning
"Tener muchas sombras" is a figurative expression used in Spanish to indicate that something or someone has many hidden aspects or secrets that are not easily visible or known. It implies that there are undisclosed or mysterious elements related to the subject at hand. This expression is more commonly used in written context to convey a deeper or metaphorical meaning.
Examples
Spanish: La vida de aquel famoso político tiene muchas sombras que algún día saldrán a la luz.
English: The life of that famous politician has many shadows that will come to light one day.
Spanish: La empresa parece tener muchas sombras en sus finanzas.
English: The company seems to have many shadows in its finances.
Idiomatic expressions
Idiomatic expression: "En la sombra"
Meaning: Being behind the scenes or working discreetly.
Example: Spanish: El verdadero poder está en la sombra.
English: The real power is in the shadows.
Idiomatic expression: "Salir de las sombras"
Meaning: To come out of hiding or obscurity.
Example: Spanish: Por fin el artista salió de las sombras y mostró su verdadero talento.
English: Finally, the artist came out of the shadows and showed his true talent.
Etymology
The word "sombra" comes from the Latin word "umbra," which means shadow or shade.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: tener muchos secretos, ocultar información