Sonreír (en. Smile)

/sonreˈiɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To form an expression of joy or satisfaction on the face.

She smiles every time she hears her favorite song.

Ella sonríe cada vez que escucha su canción favorita.

To indicate satisfaction or approval through a smile.

We smiled when we received good news.

Le sonreímos al recibir buenas noticias.

To awaken positive feelings in others through a smile.

The child smiles with delight upon seeing his gifts.

El niño sonríe encantado al ver sus regalos.

From Latin 'subrīdere', meaning 'to smile' or 'to smile slightly'.

smile from ear to ear

To smile very widely, showing great happiness.

sonreír de oreja a oreja

smile in the face of adversity

To maintain a positive attitude despite difficulties.

sonreír ante la adversidad

I can't help but smile

To feel so happy that it is impossible not to smile.

no puedo dejar de sonreír

smile

Facial expression formed when smiling.

sonrisa

joy

Feeling of happiness that is usually expressed with a smile.

alegría

cheerful

One who has or shows a tendency to smile.

risueño

To smile in a forced manner.

He was so uncomfortable that he could only smile forcedly.

Estaba tan incómodo que solo podía sonreír forzadamente.

Complicit smile.

We exchanged knowing smiles when we saw the surprise.

Nos sonreímos cómplices cuando vimos la sorpresa.