shades
word · lemma: shade
/ˈʃeɪdz/
shaydz
/ʃˈeɪdz/
shaydz
Definition
"Shades" is an informal word for sunglasses, and can also refer to areas or objects that block light and create shadow.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal for 'sunglasses'; 'put on your shades' is common. As plural of 'shade', can refer to different colors or types of shadow. Don't confuse with 'blinds' (window coverings). Often used in cool, casual contexts.
Spanish: gafas de sol - sombrasPortuguese (BR): óculos de sol - sombrasPortuguese (PT): óculos de sol - sombrasChinese (Simplified): 太阳镜 - 阴影Chinese (Traditional): 太陽眼鏡 - 陰影Hindi: सनग्लासेस - छायाArabic: نظارات شمسية - ظلالBengali: সানগ্লাস - ছায়াRussian: солнцезащитные очки - тени - оттенкиJapanese: サングラス - 陰 - 色合いVietnamese: kính râm - bóng râm - sắc tháiKorean: 선글라스 - 그늘 - 색조Turkish: güneş gözlüğü - gölge - tonUrdu: دھوپ کا چشمہ - سایہ - رنگتIndonesian: kacamata hitam - bayangan - nuansa
Example Sentences
These trees give a lot of shades in summer.
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She bought new shades for the trip.
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Those are some cool shades! Where did you get them?
natural
Close the shades so the sun doesn't wake you up.
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I like all the different shades of blue in this painting.
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I lost my shades at the beach.
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