Italian Word of the Day: Ombra

Meaning: Shade or shadow

Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)

Translation: Let's sit in the shade of this tree.

Context: Sediamoci all'ombra di questo albero.

Cultural nugget: In Venice, "ombra" also refers to a small glass of wine traditionally enjoyed standing up in a bacaro (wine bar), named after the shadow cast by the bell tower in St. Mark's Square.