What does sonrisa in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word sonrisa in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sonrisa in Spanish.

The word sonrisa in Spanish means smile, bring a smile, smile slightly, get a smile, a telltale smile. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sonrisa

smile

nombre femenino (gesto de agrado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cuando habla de sus hijos una gran sonrisa ilumina su cara.
When she talks about her kids her face lights up with a huge smile.

bring a smile

locución verbal (figurado (sonreír)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La llamada de Pablo dibujó una sonrisa en el rostro de María.
Pablo's call brought a smile to Maria's face.

smile slightly

locución verbal (sonreír)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cuando escuchó el nombre de Julia, Esteban esbozó una sonrisa.
When he heard Julia's name, Esteban smiled slightly.

get a smile

locución verbal (hacer sonreír)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Pedro sacó una sonrisa a la pequeña niña.
Pedro got a smile out of the little girl.

a telltale smile

(pícara, que esconde algo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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