Sonrisas (en. Smiles)

/sonˈri.sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of joy that consists of curving the lips upwards.
The girl's smile lit up the room.
La sonrisa de la niña iluminó la habitación.
Gestures that convey kindness or friendliness.
She always greets me with smiles when I arrive at her house.
Siempre me recibe con sonrisas cuando llego a su casa.
Emotional reaction that can be a sign of happiness or humor.
After hearing the joke, I couldn't help but smile.
Después de escuchar el chiste, no pude evitar las sonrisas.

Etymology

From the verb smile, derived from the Latin 'subridere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

contagious smile
A smile that causes others to smile as well.
sonrisa contagiosa
give a smile
The act of smiling at another person.
dar una sonrisa
under the smile
Hiding a feeling or emotion behind a happy appearance.
bajo la sonrisa

Related Words

smile
Facial expression that shows joy.
sonrisa
laugh
The act of making an involuntary sound of joy.
ríe
happiness
Emotional state of satisfaction and well-being.
felicidad

Slang Meanings

mischievous smile
He gave her a mischievous smile upon seeing her success.
Le lanzó una sonrisa pícara al ver su éxito.
ear-to-ear smile
He left the store with an ear-to-ear smile.
Salió de la tienda con una sonrisa de oreja a oreja.