risueño

smiling

risueño(rree-sweh-nyoh)

adjective

1. (grinning)

a. smiling

Su cara risueña delata su felicidad.

His smiling face broadcasts his happiness.

A Lisa se le derretía el corazón cada vez que veía la cara risueña de su nieto.

Lisa's heart melted every time she saw her grandson's smiling face.

2. (jolly)

a. cheerful

Es una persona muy risueña. Siempre nos alegra el día en la oficina.

She's a very cheerful person. She brightens our days at the office.

3. (auspicious)

a. bright

Son jóvenes y guapos y les espera un futuro risueño.

They are young and rich, and a bright future is awaiting them.

b. promising

Se graduó con honores y tiene por delante un porvenir risueño en la abogacía.

He graduated with honors and has a promising future as a lawyer ahead of him.