sonrisa

Asturian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin subrisa, feminine of subrīsus, past participle of subrīdeō (I smile).

Noun

sonrisa f (plural sonrises)

  1. smile

Spanish

Etymology

Inherited from Latin subrīsa, feminine of subrīsus, perfect passive participle of subrīdeō (to smile). According to Coromines and Pascual, first attested in the early 17th century. Displaced Latin subrīsus, subrīsūs, which would have yielded sonriso.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sonˈrisa/ [sõnˈri.sa]
  • Audio (Colombia):(file)
  • Rhymes: -isa
  • Syllabification: son‧ri‧sa

Noun

sonrisa f (plural sonrisas)

  1. smile

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