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“smiling” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/sonˈrjente/

Example

La recepcionista es muy sonriente.

The receptionist has a very smiling expression.

Illustration for sonriente (smiling)

How to say “smiling” in Spanish

“Smiling” in Spanish is sonriente.

Person whose expression shows a warm, friendly smile while speaking.

Full entry for sonriente: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sonriente

El cliente salió con una expresión sonriente.

The customer left with a smiling expression.

Tips for using sonriente

  • 'Ser sonriente' describes a person's habitual friendly demeanor, while 'estar sonriente' refers to a temporary smile.

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