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la sonrisa
smile
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How do you say sonrisa in Spanish?
How do you pronounce sonrisa in Spanish?
sonrisa is pronounced /la sonˈrisa/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La sonrisa brillante de María iluminó toda la habitación.
Maria's bright smile illuminated the entire room. (The feminine article 'la' and adjective 'brillante' agree with the feminine noun 'sonrisa')
Esa sonrisa hermosa y contagiosa es característica de su personalidad alegre.
That beautiful and contagious smile is characteristic of her cheerful personality. (The feminine article 'esa' and adjectives 'hermosa' and 'contagiosa' must agree with the feminine 'sonrisa', not with a masculine alternative)
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Why is it feminine?
Sonrisa is feminine because it ends in -a, which is the standard feminine ending for Spanish nouns. The word derives from Latin "risus" (laugh/smile) and evolved through Spanish phonetic and morphological changes. The -a ending is the primary indicator of feminine gender in Spanish nouns.
What is the Spanish word for smile?
The Spanish word for smile is la sonrisa — feminine.
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