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.