Asomos (en. Peeks)
/a'somos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of leaning out.
The glimpses from the window allowed me to see the landscape.
Los asomos de la ventana me permitieron ver el paisaje.
The appearance or emergence of something in a partial manner.
The glimpses of the sun through the clouds were beautiful.
Los asomos del sol por las nubes eran hermosos.
Etymology
From the verb asomar, which comes from the Latin 'examinare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nervous glimpses
Sudden appearances due to tension or anxiety.
asomos nerviosos
to give a glimpse
To appear briefly or in small amounts.
dar un asomo
glimpses of hope
Small signs of a positive future.
asomos de esperanza
Related Words
asomarse
To lean forward to see something.
asomarse
asomado
That leans out or appears.
asomado
Slang Meanings
To appear unexpectedly.
That glimpse you took at the party was surprising!
¡Ese asomo que hiciste en la fiesta fue sorprendente!
A brief glance.
Take a quick look at the news and come back.
Dale un asomo a la noticia y regresa.