Asomándose (en. Peeking)

/aso̞'mande̞se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To go out or show a part of something that is hidden.
The sun peeked out from behind the clouds.
El sol se asomó entre las nubes.
To present oneself in a visible manner.
The moon appeared through the window.
La luna se asomó por la ventana.
To let something be seen gradually.
The truth gradually revealed itself over time.
La verdad se fue asomando con el tiempo.

Etymology

From the verb 'asomar', which comes from the Latin 'ad-summare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lean out the window
To look out through the window.
asomarse a la ventana
to step into life
To begin to actively participate in social life.
asomarse a la vida

Related Words

to lean out
Verb meaning to appear or show oneself.
asomar
peeker
Person or thing that peeks out.
asomador

Slang Meanings

To appear suddenly.
When we least expected it, he peeked through the door.
Cuando menos lo esperábamos, se asomó por la puerta.
To face up in a difficult situation.
When problems arose, he decided to join the conversation.
Cuando hubo problemas, decidió asomarse a la conversación.