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sorriso

/sorˈriːzo/
noun★Beginner
informal

A smile; the act of smiling or the expression on someone's face when they smile

Il suo sorriso era contagioso.

His smile was contagious.

Mi ha salutato con un sorriso.

He greeted me with a smile.

💡

The word 'sorriso' is commonly used to describe a happy or friendly facial expression.

Collocations

un sorriso forzatoa forced smileun sorriso radiosoa radiant smileun sorriso timidoa shy smile

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

fare un sorrisophrase
to smile
sorriso a trentadue dentiidiom
a big, wide smile

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Sorriso' is often used in everyday language to describe a friendly or happy expression.

⚡Gold Rule

Gender and Plural

'Sorriso' is masculine and its plural form is 'sorrisi'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'subridere' meaning 'to smile', with the Italian suffix '-oso' indicating a state or quality.

📝Usage Notes

While 'sorriso' is neutral, 'sogghigno' implies a more mocking or sarcastic smile.

Word Breakdown

sor-
related to smiling
root
+
-riso
suffix indicating a state or quality
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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