Sonríe (en. Smile)
son-REE-eh
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Facial expression that indicates happiness or joy.
When he enters the room, he always smiles.
Cuando él entra en la habitación, siempre sonríe.
Act of showing the teeth and raising the corners of the lips.
She smiles every time she sees her puppy.
Ella sonríe cada vez que ve a su cachorro.
Manifestation of kindness or satisfaction.
When I gave her the compliment, she smiled delightedly.
Cuando le hice el cumplido, sonrió encantada.
Etymology
From Latin 'subridere', which means 'to laugh slightly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
contagious smile
A smile that causes others to smile as well.
sonrisa contagiosa
smile at life
To have a positive attitude towards circumstances.
sonreír a la vida
smile in the face of adversity
To maintain an optimistic attitude even in difficult times.
sonreír en las adversidades
Related Words
smile
Facial expression that represents joy or satisfaction.
sonrisa
to smile
Verb that means to show the teeth and lift the lips.
sonreír
Slang Meanings
mischievous smile
She always has a mischievous smile when she's plotting something.
Siempre tiene una sonrisa pícara cuando está tramando algo.
ear-to-ear smile
She arrived with an ear-to-ear smile after receiving good news.
Llegó con una sonrisa de oreja a oreja después de recibir buenas noticias.