grin

• Sustantivo que designa una sonrisa amplia, a menudo mostrando los dientes, que suele expresar alegría, placer o satisfacción.

A noun referring to a broad, wide smile that often shows the teeth, typically expressing amusement, pleasure, or satisfaction.

1. Wide smileA2informal

   A broad smile that shows the teeth, often expressing amusement, pleasure, or satisfaction.

   sonrisa amplia

   • He had a huge grin on his face when he won the prize.
   • She gave me a mischievous grin before telling the joke.
   • The child's grin was contagious, making everyone laugh.

   Sinónimosbeamsmile

2. Forced or fake smileB1informal

   A smile that is not genuine, often used to hide true feelings.

   Sonrisa fingida o forzada

   • He put on a brave grin despite the bad news.
   • She wore a tight grin during the awkward conversation.
   • His grin seemed forced, as if he was hiding something.

   Sinónimosgrimacesimpersmirk

• Verbo que expresa una sonrisa amplia, a menudo mostrando los dientes, generalmente indicando alegría, placer o a veces nerviosismo.

A verb used to express a broad smile, often showing the teeth, typically indicating amusement, pleasure, or sometimes nervousness.

1. Smile broadlyA2informal

   To smile widely, often showing teeth, as an expression of amusement, pleasure, or satisfaction.

   Sonreír de oreja a oreja

   • She grinned at the joke.
   • He grinned from ear to ear when he heard the good news.
   • The child grinned happily at the camera.

   Sinónimosbeamsmilesmirk

   Antónimosfrownscowl

2. Express with a grinB1informal

   To express a feeling or reaction by smiling broadly.

   Expresar con una sonrisa amplia

   • He grinned his approval.
   • She grinned mischievously before revealing the surprise.
   • They grinned at each other across the table.

   Sinónimosbeamsmile