countenance
countenance(
kaun
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duh
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nuhns
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (literary) (facial expression)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. el semblante (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).
The sadness in her countenance belied her cheerful words.La tristeza de su semblante contradecía sus palabras alegres.
2. (formal) (approval)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. el consentimiento (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).
The president stated that he will not lend any countenance to undemocratic initiatives.El presidente señaló que no dará consentimiento alguno a iniciativas antidemocráticas.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (formal) (to allow)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. consentir
We will not countenance expressions of racism at this institution.No consentiremos expresiones de racismo en esta institución.
b. permitir
As a democratic country, we cannot countenance the suppression of basic freedoms.Como una nación democrática, no podemos permitir la supresión de las libertades básicas.
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