Spanish Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Spanish word
sonrisa
Pronunciation
IPA/sonˈrisa/
Meaning
- feminine nounsmile
Example
Tu sonrisa me hace feliz.
Your smile makes me happy.
More examples
Su sonrisa iluminó la habitación.
Her smile lit up the room.
Core concept
Soft facial expression with lifted corners of the mouth conveying sympathy or fondness.
Common phrases
una sonrisa tímida
a shy smile
mostrar una sonrisa
show a smile
con una sonrisa
with a smile
Similar words
risa: Burst of vocal laughter marked by audible sound and visible mirth.
expresión: General visible expression of feeling or opinion through face or posture.
gesto: Small, intentional facial or hand motion that communicates an attitude.
mueca: Exaggerated, twisted face movement that expresses disgust or discomfort.
Definition in Spanish
Manifestación del rostro, a menudo leve, que transmite simpatía o ternura.
Word origin
The word derives from sonreír and traces back to Latin subridere built from sub 'under' + ridere 'to laugh', originally implying a smile as a kind of suppressed laugh.
Usage tips
- A common Spanish expression is sonrisa de oreja a oreja for a very broad smile, while sonrisa forzada describes a polite but forced smile.