Spanish Conversation · Level 27
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Spanish word
asomar
Pronunciation
IPA/asoˈmaɾ/
Meaning
- verbpeek out
Example
Ella se asoma por la ventana para ver la calle.
She peeks out the window to see the street.
More examples
El gato asoma la cabeza por la ventana.
The cat peeks its head out the window.
Core concept
Head poking out of a window.
Common phrases
asomar la cabeza por la ventana
peek one's head out the window
se asoma al balcón
peek out onto the balcony
Similar words
ver: Perceives something with the eyes, becoming aware of its presence or condition.
mirar: Looks intently or deliberately at something, directing the gaze to observe it.
asomarse: Leans slightly out to look outside, exposing only a small part of the body.
ojear: Glances or scans quickly through material or a scene to get a rapid overview.
Definition in Spanish
Sacar o mostrar parcialmente algo hacia el exterior para mirar o ser visto, frecuente en expresiones como asomar la cabeza; puede aparecer en forma pronominal asomarse.
Word origin
From Latin ad- 'to' combined with a Romance root meaning 'to project or appear', a formation also reflected in Portuguese assomar.
Usage tips
- Often used pronominally as asomarse and commonly followed by por or a to indicate the place, and it implies only a partial or brief showing rather than a full appearance.
Other meanings
- stick outverb
- appearverb
Opposites
- ocultarhideverb
- escondersehide oneselfverb
Related words
- asomadopeekingadjective
- asomamientopeeknoun