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    Guiñando (en. Winking)

    /ɡiˈɲando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To close one of the eyes quickly, usually to indicate complicity or to make a joke.
    The boy was winking at his father so he wouldn't feel bad.
    El niño estaba guiñando a su padre para que no se sintiera mal.
    To make a wink as a form of non-verbal communication.
    She winked at her friend to come over.
    Ella le guiñó a su amiga para que viniera.
    To use the wink as a signal of complicity.
    The teacher winked at the students during class.
    El profesor guiñó a los estudiantes durante la clase.

    Etymology

    From the verb wink, which comes from the Latin 'cognatus', related to the action of winking.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a wink
    To make a wink as a signal or joke.
    dar un guiño
    wink of complicity
    A wink made to express complicity between two or more people.
    guiño de complicidad
    to wink an eye
    The act of closing one eye briefly as a sign of friendship or humor.
    guiñar el ojo

    Related Words

    wink
    The action of winking.
    guiñar
    blink
    To close and open the eyelids quickly.
    pestañear
    signal
    An indicator of something that wants to be communicated.
    señal

    Slang Meanings

    Complicit wink between friends.
    When I told the joke, he winked at me because he knew it was funny.
    Cuando le conté el chiste, me guiñó porque sabía que era gracioso.
    Playful suggestion or hint.
    She winked at me when she saw me with the boy she liked.
    Ella me guiñó cuando me vio con el chico que le gustaba.