Sonriente (en. Smiling)

/sonˈrjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having a smile on the face.
The girl was smiling while playing in the park.
La niña estaba sonriente mientras jugaba en el parque.
Reflecting joy or happiness.
His smiling attitude infected everyone around him.
Su actitud sonriente contagiaba a todos a su alrededor.
Showing satisfaction or pleasure.
The customer left the restaurant with a smiling expression.
El cliente salió del restaurante con una expresión sonriente.

Etymology

From the verb 'to smile', which in turn comes from the Latin 'subrĭdĕre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smiling like a child
It is used to describe someone who smiles with innocence and joy.
sonriente como un niño
to have a smiling smile
Referring to someone who is always smiling.
tener una sonrisa sonriente

Related Words

smile
Movement of facial muscles that produces an expression of happiness.
sonrisa
to smile
Action of showing a smile.
sonreír
joy
Mood expressed through smiles and laughter.
alegría

Slang Meanings

Smiling like a bottle cap.
When I told him he had won, he became smiling like a bottle cap.
Cuando le dije que había ganado, se puso sonriente como una tapa de botella.
Being in a good mood.
Today he is smiling, that means he is having a good day.
Hoy está sonriente, eso significa que tiene un buen día.