Asomada (en. Leaning out)

a-so-ma-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Appearance or peeking of a person or thing.
I saw the peek of her head through the window.
Vi la asomada de su cabeza por la ventana.
Quality of being peeking.
The appearance of the moon on the horizon was spectacular.
La asomada de la luna en el horizonte fue espectacular.

Etymology

Derived from the verb asomar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a peek
To look or observe briefly.
dar una asomada
to lean out of the window
To look outward from a window.
asomarse a la ventana
to peek out at someone
To inform someone about something briefly.
asomarse a alguien

Related Words

asomarse
To see something from a high or inclined place.
asomarse
asomo
The action of peeking.
asomo
asomador
An object that allows peeking.
asomador

Slang Meanings

To be alert to what is happening.
She is always peeking to see what her neighbors are doing.
Siempre está asomada a ver qué hacen sus vecinos.
To appear unexpectedly.
Suddenly, she peeked into the meeting unannounced.
De repente, se asomó en la reunión sin avisar.