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sneer(
snir
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
(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?
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