Asomo (en. Trace)

/aˈsomo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of peering out.
The glimpse of the head through the window showed his curiosity.
El asomo de la cabeza por la ventana mostró su curiosidad.
Slight appearance or manifestation.
The emergence of a problem was noticed during the meeting.
El asomo de un problema se notó durante la reunión.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

glimpse of oneself
action of showing or revealing oneself.
asomo de sí mismo
give a glimpse
to make a small appearance or show something briefly.
dar un asomo

Related Words

asomarse
to lean out to look outside a window or a high place.
asomarse
asomado
that has made a glimpse.
asomado

Slang Meanings

Leaning out the window.
I was bored, so I took a glimpse out the window.
Estaba aburrido, así que di un asomo a la ventana.
To take a quick look.
Give me a quick glimpse of what’s happening.
Dame un asomo rápido de lo que está pasando.