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    Ceñuda (en. Frowning)

    /seˈnjuða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    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.
    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.

    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.