Sonríen (en. They smile)

/sonˈrjen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of showing a facial expression that indicates joy or satisfaction.
They smile when they are happy.
Ellos sonríen cuando están felices.
Plural form of the verb to smile in the present.
The children always smile when they see their mother.
Los niños siempre sonríen cuando ven a su madre.
To produce a smile or show teeth in a friendly manner.
When he arrived, everyone smiled as a sign of welcome.
Cuando llegó, todos sonríen en señal de bienvenida.

Etymology

It comes from Latin 'subrīdere', meaning to laugh in response to something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smile at life
Maintaining a positive attitude in the face of difficulties.
sonríe a la vida
I can't help but smile
Feeling of happiness or satisfaction that appears naturally.
no puedo evitar sonreír
the stars smile
Poetic expression referring to the beauty of the starry sky.
sonríen las estrellas

Related Words

smile
Expression on the face that shows happiness.
sonrisa
to smile
Act of showing teeth in a friendly expression.
sonreír
smiling
Adjective that describes someone who smiles frequently.
sonriente

Slang Meanings

Sly smile
That comment brought a sly smile to Juan's face.
Ese comentario le sacó una sonrisa pícara a Juan.
Nervous smile
When the surprise arrived, everyone had a nervous smile.
Cuando llegó la sorpresa, todos tenían una sonrisa nerviosa.