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    Asomarse (en. To peek out)

    /asoˈmaɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To look attentively from a high or limited place.
    He leaned out the window to see the parade.
    Se asomó por la ventana para ver el desfile.
    To emerge or appear visibly.
    The sun peeks out from behind the clouds.
    El sol se asoma entre las nubes.
    To slightly show something that is hidden.
    The children peeked out from behind the door to see what was happening.
    Los niños se asomaron tras la puerta para ver qué pasaba.

    Etymology

    It derives from 'asomo', which in turn comes from the Latin 'assomare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lean out the window
    To look outside from a window.
    asomarse a la ventana
    to step into life
    To make an appearance or start participating in something.
    asomarse a la vida
    to peek out carefully
    To look at something cautiously to avoid being seen.
    asomarse con cuidado

    Related Words

    asomo
    The act of leaning out.
    asomo
    asomador
    That which peeks out or appears.
    asomador
    asomado
    That is in the act of leaning out.
    asomado

    Slang Meanings

    To appear unexpectedly
    Suddenly, he peeked into the meeting.
    De repente, se asomó en la reunión.
    To watch or spy
    He was peeking out to see what his neighbors were doing.
    Estaba asomado para ver qué hacían sus vecinos.