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    Frunciendo (en. Furrowing)

    /frunˈθjendo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make folds or wrinkles on a surface.
    She was frowning upon hearing the news.
    Estaba frunciendo el ceño al escuchar la noticia.
    To reduce or make something smaller, like a fabric.
    By wrinkling the fabric, a nice effect was achieved.
    Frunciendo la tela, se logró un bonito efecto.
    To show dissatisfaction through facial expression.
    She would pucker her lips every time something displeased her.
    Ella fruncía los labios cada vez que algo le disgustaba.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'fruncir', which comes from the Latin 'fruncire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to frown
    To show displeasure or concern through facial expression.
    fruncir el ceño
    to pout
    To make an expression of disapproval or disgust.
    fruncir los labios
    wrinkled in the face
    A gesture that indicates discomfort or discontent.
    fruncido en el rostro

    Related Words

    wrinkled
    State or appearance of being wrinkled.
    fruncido
    wrinkling
    Action or effect of wrinkling.
    fruncimiento
    wrinklable
    Which can be wrinkled.
    fruncible

    Slang Meanings

    To be upset or displeased.
    Today I'm sulking because I don't like surprises.
    Hoy ando frunciendo porque no me gustan las sorpresas.
    To show discontent in an exaggerated manner.
    He is always sulking when he doesn't get his way.
    Siempre está frunciendo cuando no le dan la razón.