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"Smirk" is a noun which is often translated as "la sonrisa satisfecha", and "sneer" is a noun which is often translated as "la cara de desprecio". Learn more about the difference between "smirk" and "sneer" below.
smirk(
smuhrk
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (smug smile)
a. la sonrisa satisfecha (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
"I won," Claudia said with a smirk."Gané", dijo Claudia con una sonrisa satisfecha.
b. la sonrisa de suficiencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The accused sat with a smirk on his face during the entire trial.El acusado se pasó el juicio entero sentado con una sonrisa de suficiencia en la cara.
a. la sonrisa de complicidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
"We could skip dinner and go to my place," he said with a smirk."Podríamos saltarnos la cena e ir a mi casa", dijo él con una sonrisa de complicidad.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. sonreír con aire satisfecho
He smirked at his image in the mirror.Sonrió con aire satisfecho a la imagen que le devolvía el espejo.
b. sonreír con aire de suficiencia
The journalist smirked when she was proved right.La periodista sonrió con aire de suficiencia cuando se demostró que tenía razón.
a. sonreír con complicidad
Vera smirked at Bill, and he realized she knew the whole truth.Vera sonrió a Bill con complicidad, y él se dio cuenta de que ella sabía toda la verdad.
sneer(
snir
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la cara de desprecio (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The representative responded to my complaint with a sneer, and I realized that he didn't believe me.El representante respondió a mi queja con cara de desprecio, y me di cuenta de que no me creía.
b. la mueca desdeñosa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The sneer on the judge's face disappeared when he heard the contestant's singing.La mueca desdeñosa de la cara del juez desapareció cuando oyó cantar a la concursante.
a. el comentario desdeñoso (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Your frequent sneers aren't conducive to a productive discussion.Tus comentarios desdeñosos y frecuentes no son propicios para una discusión fructífera.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
John told me that he loves my new hair color, but he said it with a sneer.John me dijo que le encanta mi nuevo color de pelo, pero lo dijo con desdén.
The president's speech was full of sneers about his former opponents in the election.El discurso del presidente se burló de sus antiguos opositores en las elecciones.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. burlarse
The snooty guests sneered at my shabby clothes.Los presuntuosos invitados se burlaron de mi ropa raída.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. decir con desprecio
Speaking to the maid, Nina sneered, "Do you really think this room is clean?"Dirigiéndose a la criada, Nina dijo con desprecio: "¿Realmente crees que este cuarto está limpio?
