leer

• Sustantivo que designa una mirada o expresión facial, a menudo con el labio superior levantado, que transmite desprecio, burla o lascivia; también puede referirse a una sonrisa maliciosa o provocativa.

A noun referring to a facial expression, often with a curled upper lip, that conveys contempt, scorn, or a suggestive, sneering look.

1. Contemptuous or scornful expressionB2formal

   A facial expression where the upper lip curls, indicating contempt, scorn, or derision.

   Mueca de desprecio

   • He gave a leer of pure disdain when he heard the excuse.
   • Her leer made it clear she thought the idea was ridiculous.
   • The critic's leer was unmistakable as he read the amateur poem.

   Sinónimossneer

2. Suggestive or sneering lookB2formal

   A look or grin that is suggestive, often in a mocking or unpleasant way.

   Mirada lasciva o burlona

   • The stranger's leer made her feel uncomfortable.
   • He shot a leer across the room at his rival.
   • She responded to his leer with a cold stare.

   Sinónimosoglesmirksneer

• Verbo que significa mirar a alguien de manera desagradable, significativa o maliciosa, a menudo de reojo.

A verb used to describe looking at someone in an unpleasant, suggestive, or malicious way, often with a sideways glance.

1. Look suggestively or maliciouslyB2formal

   To look at someone in a sly, unpleasant, or sexually suggestive way.

   Mirar con lascivia o malicia

   • The man leered at her from across the bar.
   • He leered suggestively, making her feel uncomfortable.
   • She caught him leering at her and turned away.

   Sinónimoseyegapegawkgoggleoglesneerstare

   Antónimosfrownglare