Asoma (en. Peeks out)

/aˈsoma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To manifest or show oneself.
The sun peeks over the horizon.
El sol se asoma por el horizonte.
To make something or someone appear.
He leaned out his head through the window.
Él asomó la cabeza por la ventana.
To come out or show slightly.
The moon shows itself among the clouds.
La luna asoma entre las nubes.

Etymology

From the verb 'asomar', which comes from the Latin 'adsumare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lean out the window
To look out from the window.
asomarse a la ventana
ideas are emerging
Thoughts start to arise.
asoman las ideas
appears on the horizon
Shows or appears in sight.
asoma en el horizonte

Related Words

to lean out
To lean or approach to look.
asomarse
peeker
A person who appears or leans out.
asomador

Slang Meanings

When something unexpected appears.
When I least expected it, her old love popped up.
Cuando menos lo esperaba, su antiguo amor se asomó.
Used to refer to someone who intrudes.
Don't be a peeker, respect privacy.
No seas asomador, respeta la privacidad.