Umbral facts for kids
Umbral is a word that comes from the Latin word umbra, which means "shadow".
It is also a word in Spanish and Portuguese. In these languages, "umbral" means "threshold". A threshold is the bottom part of a doorway that you step over when you enter a room. Sometimes, "Umbral" is also used as a family name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
One famous person with this name was Francisco Umbral (1932–2007). He was a Spanish journalist, novelist, and writer. He wrote many books and articles during his life.
See also
- Umbra (disambiguation)
In Spanish: Umbral para niños
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