Risueña (en. Smiling)

/ri.swe.ˈɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a smiling expression.
Her face was cheerful, full of joy.
Su rostro era risueño, lleno de alegría.
That acts or behaves with joy and optimism.
She is always cheerful, even in difficult moments.
Siempre es risueña, incluso en los momentos difíciles.
That provokes or invites laughter.
The atmosphere at the party was very cheerful.
El ambiente en la fiesta era muy risueño.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'risuena', related to the word 'laughter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a cheerful smile
To have a smile that reflects happiness and joy.
tener una sonrisa risueña
cheerful gaze
A gaze that conveys joy and kindness.
mirada risueña
cheerful character
To have a cheerful and optimistic personality.
carácter risueño

Related Words

laughter
Movement of the facial muscles that expresses pleasure.
risa
smile
Curve of the lips that expresses joy.
sonrisa
joy
Mood that manifests in happiness.
alegría

Slang Meanings

A person who always smiles.
That girl is so cheerful that she brightens anyone's day.
Esa chica es tan risueña que alegra el día de cualquiera.
Someone who always sees the positive side of things.
My friend is very cheerful; he never complains about anything.
Mi amigo es muy risueña, nunca se queja de nada.