Significados de Smirk en español

La palabra "smirk" en inglés se utiliza para describir una sonrisa que es a menudo considerada como arrogante, burlona o despectiva. Se refiere a una expresión facial que puede transmitir desdén, satisfacción maliciosa o superioridad. Es común en contextos informales y puede ser utilizada tanto en situaciones cotidianas como en descripciones literarias.

Ejemplos de uso:

"He smirked when he heard the news." (Él sonrió con desdén al escuchar las noticias.)
"She couldn't help but smirk at his mistake." (No pudo evitar sonreír burlonamente ante su error.)
"The villain always had a smirk on his face." (El villano siempre tenía una sonrisa burlona en su rostro.)

Frases comunes:

"He had a smirk on his face." (Él tenía una sonrisa burlona en su rostro.)
"Don't smirk at my failure." (No te burles de mi fracaso.)
"She smirked knowingly." (Ella sonrió con conocimiento de causa.)

El uso de "smirk" es típicamente informal y puede no ser apropiado en contextos formales donde se espera un comportamiento más serio. Es comúnmente utilizado en conversaciones cotidianas, en literatura y en el análisis de personajes en películas o libros.

Errores comunes:
Un error común es confundir "smirk" con "smile" (sonrisa). "Smirk" implica una connotación negativa o burlona, mientras que "smile" es simplemente una expresión de felicidad o amabilidad.

Palabras relacionadas:
Sinónimos: grin (sonrisa amplia), sneer (desdén).
Antónimos: frown (fruncir el ceño), scowl (mueca de desagrado).

Pronunciación: La palabra "smirk" se pronuncia /smɜrk/. La vocal "ir" en inglés se pronuncia como una "e" cerrada en español, similar a la "e" en "perro."

Gramática: "Smirk" es un verbo y también puede usarse como sustantivo. Como verbo, se conjuga de la siguiente manera: "smirked" (pasado) y "smirking" (gerundio).

Etimología: La palabra "smirk" proviene del inglés antiguo "smercan," que significa "sonreír de manera burlona."

Significados de Smirk en español

sonreír con malicia

Ejemplo:

She gave him a knowing smirk.

Ella le dio una sonrisa con malicia.

He smirked at her comment.

Él sonrió con malicia ante su comentario.

Uso: informalContexto: Cuando alguien sonríe de manera burlona o con malicia.

Nota: El término 'smirk' suele implicar una sonrisa algo presumida o sarcástica.

sonrisa socarrona

Ejemplo:

He couldn't help but smirk at his own cleverness.

No pudo evitar mostrar una sonrisa socarrona por su propia astucia.

She smirked as she revealed the surprise.

Ella sonrió socarronamente al revelar la sorpresa.

Uso: informalContexto: Cuando alguien sonríe de manera pícara o astuta.

Nota: La palabra 'smirk' a menudo se asocia con una sonrisa que denota satisfacción por algo.

Los sinónimos de Smirk

smile

A smile is a facial expression showing happiness, pleasure, or amusement. Smirking often implies a sense of superiority or smugness, while a smile is more generally positive.

Ejemplo: She smiled slyly as she delivered the clever comeback.

Nota: Smiling is a broader expression of positive emotions, whereas smirking often has a negative or mocking connotation.

grin

A grin is a broad smile showing teeth, often indicating amusement or satisfaction. It can be more open and genuine than a smirk.

Ejemplo: He couldn't help but grin mischievously when he heard the inside joke.

Nota: A grin is typically more genuine and open, while a smirk can be more subtle and smug.

sneer

A sneer is a facial expression of scorn or contempt, often involving a curling of the lip. It conveys disdain or mockery.

Ejemplo: She gave a sneer of contempt when she saw her rival stumble.

Nota: A sneer is more openly contemptuous or mocking compared to a smirk, which can be more subtle.

leer

To leer is to look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way. It often conveys a sense of lust or creepiness.

Ejemplo: The creepy man at the bar leered at her suggestively.

Nota: Leering is usually more overtly suggestive or creepy compared to a smirk, which may be more subtle.

Expresiones y frases comunes de Smirk

smirk at

To smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way, often expressing superiority or amusement.

Ejemplo: She smirked at the teacher when she thought the answer was obvious.

Nota: Using 'smirk at' implies a specific target of the smirk, indicating who the smirk is directed towards.

wipe that smirk off your face

To demand that someone stop looking smug or pleased with themselves.

Ejemplo: When he was caught cheating, the teacher told him to wipe that smirk off his face.

Nota: This phrase is a command to remove the smirk from one's face, emphasizing the negative connotation of the smirk.

smirk of satisfaction

A smug or self-satisfied smile indicating contentment or pleasure in one's success.

Ejemplo: After winning the game, he had a smirk of satisfaction on his face.

Nota: This phrase describes a specific type of smirk associated with feeling accomplished or pleased with oneself.

a knowing smirk

A smile that suggests one has privileged or secret information, often accompanied by a sense of superiority.

Ejemplo: She gave him a knowing smirk, hinting that she understood his secret.

Nota: This phrase implies that the smirk is not just a random smile but one that indicates understanding or insider knowledge.

hide a smirk

To suppress or conceal a smug or amused smile.

Ejemplo: He tried to hide a smirk when his friend slipped on a banana peel.

Nota: This phrase focuses on the act of trying to hide the smirk, implying that the person is attempting to control their expression.

smirk and nod

To respond with a sly smile and a slight movement of the head to indicate agreement or understanding.

Ejemplo: She just smirked and nodded when asked if she knew the truth.

Nota: This phrase combines the smirk with a nod, showing a non-verbal way of acknowledging something.

smirk of disbelief

A smile expressing doubt or skepticism, often in response to something surprising or hard to believe.

Ejemplo: He couldn't help but have a smirk of disbelief when he heard the outrageous news.

Nota: This phrase describes a smirk that is fueled by disbelief or skepticism rather than satisfaction or amusement.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Smirk

smug look

A smug look is a self-satisfied or arrogant expression.

Ejemplo: He wore a smug look after winning the debate.

Nota: A smug look is more overt and less subtle than a smirk, often involving more facial features.

snicker

To snicker is to give a small, quiet laugh or chuckle.

Ejemplo: I heard her snicker when he made a corny joke.

Nota: Snickering involves audible laughter, unlike the quiet and subtle nature of a smirk.

smirkle

Smirkle is a combination of smirk and giggle, indicating a subtle and suppressed amusement.

Ejemplo: She couldn't help but smirkle at his failed attempt to impress her.

Nota: Smirkle implies a slight laughing element compared to a usual smirk.

chuckle

To chuckle is to laugh quietly or to oneself.

Ejemplo: She couldn't help but chuckle at his clumsy antics.

Nota: Chuckle involves a more audible and overt expression of amusement compared to a smirk.

smile smugly

To smile smugly is to wear a self-satisfied or arrogant smile.

Ejemplo: He smiled smugly when he proved everyone wrong.

Nota: While similar to a smirk, a smile smugly may be more visible and less subtle in displaying satisfaction.

Smirk - Ejemplos

She gave him a smirk when he stumbled over his words.

Ella le dio una sonrisa burlona cuando él tropezó con sus palabras.

He wore an arrogant smirk on his face as he walked away.

Él llevaba una sonrisa arrogante en su rostro mientras se alejaba.

The bully's smirk only made the situation worse.

La sonrisa burlona del matón solo empeoró la situación.

Gramática de Smirk

Smirk - Nombre propio (Proper noun) / Nombre propio, singular (Proper noun, singular)

Lema: smirk

Conjugaciones

Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): smirks

Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): smirk

Verbo, tiempo pasado (Verb, past tense): smirked

Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): smirking

Verbo, tercera persona del singular presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): smirks

Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): smirk

Verbo, presente no en tercera persona del singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): smirk

Sílabas, Separación y Acento

smirk contiene 1 sílabas: smirk

Transcripción fonética: ˈsmərk

smirk , ˈsmərk (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Smirk - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.

smirk: 600 - 700 (Extremadamente Común).

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