Asoman (en. Emerge)
/aˈsoman/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To give indications of something.
Signs of improvement in his health are showing.
Asoman señales de mejoría en su salud.
To make something or someone partially come out or show.
The children lean out the window to see the parade.
Los niños se asoman por la ventana para ver el desfile.
To appear or emerge in a place.
The moon peeks out from behind the clouds.
La luna asoma entre las nubes.
Etymology
From the verb 'asomar', which comes from the Latin 'adsumare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to look out at
To look towards a place from a higher point.
asomarse a
to peek out from
To show part of a body or an object from a location.
asomarse por
to look out to the abyss
To face a great risk or danger.
asomarse al abismo
Related Words
peeking out
That has shown or appeared partially.
asomado
peeker
Person who shows something or leans out to a place.
asomador
peeking
Action of leaning out.
asomamiento
Slang Meanings
To be alert to something happening outside.
We were leaning out of the balcony to see what was happening in the street.
Estábamos asomados al balcón viendo qué pasaba en la calle.
To see what is happening without being part of it.
I only peek into the party, I don't want to go in.
Solo me asomo a la fiesta, no quiero entrar.