sonríe
“sonríe” means “smiles” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
📝 In Action
Ella sonríe cuando piensa en su gato.
A1She smiles when she thinks about her cat.
¿Usted sonríe por las mañanas?
A2Do you (formal) smile in the mornings?
El bebé sonríe al ver a su mamá.
A1The baby smiles upon seeing his mom.
Smile!
Also: Put on a smile!
📝 In Action
Para la foto, sonríe, por favor.
A1For the picture, smile, please.
No te preocupes, sonríe. Todo estará bien.
A2Don't worry, smile. Everything will be okay.
¡Sonríe! Es tu cumpleaños.
A1Smile! It's your birthday.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sonríe
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'sonríe' as a command?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed in Spanish by adding the prefix *son-* (which means 'sub-') to the verb *reír* (to laugh). Therefore, *sonreír* literally means 'to laugh a little,' or 'to partially laugh.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'sonríe' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there to break up the vowel sounds, ensuring you pronounce the 'i' and 'e' separately (hiatus). Without the accent, it would sound like a single syllable, which is incorrect for this word.
What is the difference between 'sonreír' and 'reír'?
'Sonreír' means to smile, which is a silent expression of happiness. 'Reír' means to laugh, which usually involves sound and is a more intense expression.