Sonrientes (en. Smiling)

/sonˈrjentes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Description of people who show a smile.
The children were smiling while playing in the park.
Los niños estaban sonrientes mientras jugaban en el parque.
Refers to a facial expression that denotes joy.
She always has a smiling attitude when greeting her friends.
Ella siempre tiene una actitud sonriente al recibir a sus amigos.
Indicates a friendly and warm attitude.
The hosts were very smiling throughout the party.
Los anfitriones fueron muy sonrientes durante toda la fiesta.

Etymology

Derives from 'smile', which comes from the Latin 'subridere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a smiling smile
To manifest joy and receptiveness.
tener una sonrisa sonriente
to be in a good mood and smiling
To be in a positive and friendly emotional state.
estar de buen humor y sonriente
a smiling look
A look that expresses happiness.
una mirada sonriente

Related Words

smile
Expression that results from smiling.
sonrisa
to smile
The action of manifesting happiness through a smile.
sonreír
joy
Mood characterized by happiness.
alegría

Slang Meanings

To be in a good vibe.
When I'm with my friends, I'm always smiling and in a good vibe.
Cuando estoy con mis amigos, siempre estoy sonriente y de buen rollo.
To be cool.
They call her cool because she's always smiling.
A ella le dicen que es buena onda porque siempre está sonriente.