zona d'ombra

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Italian

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Etymology

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Literally, zone of shadow.

Noun

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zona d'ombra f (plural zone d'ombra)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see zona,‎ ombra.
  2. area with little visibility or surveillance; blind area, blind spot
    Synonym: punto cieco
    Dobbiamo tenersi nelle zone d'ombra per cambiarci i vestiti.
    We have to remain in the blind areas to change our clothes.
  3. (figurative) grey area
    Synonym: zona grigia