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    Ceñuda (en. Frowning)

    /seˈnjuða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who presents an appearance of anger or worry.
    The teacher had a frowning air when she entered the classroom.
    La profesora tenía un aire cen̷udo cuando entró al aula.
    Woman with a stern or serious demeanor.
    Her mother was a frowning woman, always worried about studies.
    Su madre era una mujer cen̷uda, siempre preocupada por los estudios.
    Refers to a woman who frowns, indicating displeasure or unease.
    The frowner of the group kept casting sidelong glances at the others.
    La cen̷uda del grupo no dejaba de mirar de reojo a los demás.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'to frown', which relates to the act of furrowing one's brow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on a frowning face
    To express annoyance or displeasure through facial expression.
    poner cara de ceñuda
    to have nothing frowning about
    To be in a good mood or not show concern.
    no tener nada de ceñuda

    Related Words

    frown
    Wrinkling of the skin on the forehead that expresses disdain or concern.
    ceño
    seriousness
    A state of mind that implies a lack of joy or lightness.
    seriedad

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to refer to a woman difficult to please.
    Don't talk to her like that, she's very frowning.
    No le hables de esa manera, que es muy cen̷uda.
    Term used to describe a woman who constantly criticizes.
    That girl is so frowning that she is never happy.
    Esa chica es tan cen̷uda que nunca está contenta.