Frunció (en. Frowned)
/frunθio/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
action of intentionally wrinkling or frowning.
The frown of his lips showed his discontent.
El frunció de sus labios mostraba su descontento.
gesture that implies disdain or disapproval.
The frown on his face was evident when he heard the news.
El frunció en su rostro era evidente cuando escuchó la noticia.
verb
to frown, to wrinkle.
The woman frowned her forehead upon hearing the noise.
La mujer frunció su frente al escuchar el ruido.
to express displeasure or discontent through a facial expression.
She frowned when she saw that she had been lied to.
Frunció el ceño al ver que le habían mentido.
Etymology
From Latin 'fruncĭo', meaning 'to wrinkle' or 'to frown'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to frown
to show discontent or worry through facial expression.
fruncir el ceño
to purse one's lips
gesture of disdain or disapproval.
fruncir los labios
Related Words
fruncimiento
action or effect of frowning.
fruncimiento
fruncido
that has been wrinkled or furrowed.
fruncido
Slang Meanings
To make a gesture of displeasure that indicates negative surprise.
When he saw the exam, he frowned a lot.
Cuando vio el examen, frunció mucho.
To show discontent in an exaggerated manner.
She made a face when she found out she wouldn't go to the concert.
Ella frunció la cara cuando supo que no iría al concierto.