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    Asomando (en. Peeking out)

    /asoˈmando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To present or appear in a place where one was not visible.
    The child was peeking out the window.
    El niño estaba asomando por la ventana.
    To arise or appear on the horizon or in a broader context.
    The sun was coming out between the clouds.
    El sol se estaba asomando entre las nubes.
    To manifest or reveal an emotion or feeling.
    Joy was showing on his face.
    La alegría se asomaba en su rostro.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look out at
    To look or see something from a higher or different place.
    asomarse a
    to peek through
    To show the head or body from a part that is hidden.
    asomarse por
    to emerge on the horizon
    To emerge and become visible in the distance.
    asomarse al horizonte

    Related Words

    asomar
    Verb that describes the action of appearing or showing itself.
    asomar
    asomador
    A person or thing that peeks out.
    asomador

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a situation where it is evident what one is doing.
    When I saw him peeking at the door, I knew he wanted to talk.
    Cuando le ví asomando en la puerta, supe que quería hablar.
    To refer to someone who is doing something wrong but trying to hide it.
    That attitude is from someone who is peeking out, they don’t know how to hide their guilt.
    Esa actitud es de alguien que está asomando, no sabe ocultar su culpa.