Spanish word

visaje

Pronunciation

IPA/biˈsaxe/

Meaning

  • masculine noungrimace

Example

Al oler la comida, hizo un visaje.

When she smelled the food, she made a grimace.

Illustration for visaje (grimace)

More examples

Al ver la broma pesada, se le dibujó un visaje de incomodidad.

When he saw the nasty prank, a grimace of discomfort appeared on his face.

Core concept

Brief involuntary facial contortion expressing annoyance, mild surprise, or disapproval.

Common phrases

  • un visaje de sorpresa

    grimace of surprise

  • un visaje de asco

    grimace of disgust

Similar words

mueca: Quick facial distortion expressing discomfort or dislike, often brief or exaggerated.
gesto: Deliberate movement of the hands, body, or face that communicates an emotion or message.
expresión: Facial appearance that conveys an emotion or a general mood.
mohín: Small pout or lip tightening that signals displeasure or sulkiness.

Definition in Spanish

Gesto breve y visible del rostro que expresa molestia, sorpresa leve o desaprobación, a menudo de manera involuntaria.

Word origin

From French visage 'face', ultimately from Latin visus 'sight', adopted into Spanish to name a short facial expression.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers commonly say hacer un visaje or poner un visaje to report a momentary reaction, and English visage normally means 'face' rather than a brief grimace.

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