Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/sonˈrisa/

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Translation

smile

Word origin

A derivative of sonreir ('to smile'), from Latin subridere ('to smile'), from sub- ('slightly, under') and ridere ('to laugh').

Origin
Latin
Root
subridere
English cognates
risible, deride, ridicule

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsonrisas

Examples

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Your smile makes my whole day brighter.

preciosa.

My mother's smile is lovely.

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The boy had a very big smile.

sincera muchas .

A sincere smile opens many doors.

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Her smile changed when she found out the truth.

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This word is part of lesson 32.