semblante

el semblante(
sehm
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blahn
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teh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
(facial expression)
a. countenance
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
Miguel era un hombre de semblante triste y carácter sombrío.Miguel was a man of sad countenance and somber character.
b. face
Me pidió ayuda, y no pude negársela a alguien con un semblante tan angelical.She asked for help, and I couldn't say no to somebody with such an angelic face.
c. look on one's face
La mujer hablaba por teléfono con semblante preocupado.The woman spoke on the phone with a worried look on her face.
a. look
Esa herida no tiene muy buen semblante.I don't like the look of that wound.
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