Frown in spanish

Fruncir el ceño

pronunciation: fɹ̩unθiɹ̩elθenjoʊ part of speech: noun
In gestures

frown1 = ceño fruncido, fruncimiento. 

Example: His usual open countenance was marred by a frown, and there was a quiet desperation in his tone as he said: 'Wanda, may I have a few minutes of your time, if you're not too busy?'.

more:

» with a frown = con el ceño fruncido, frunciendo el ceño.

Example: 'I'll give it more thought,' she said with a sharp frown, resuming her former posture.

frown2 = fruncir el ceño. 

Example: Then he added, yet again frowning, 'You should do something about this young man's attitude' = Y entonces añadió, frunciendo el ceño una vez más: "Deberías hacer algo con respecto a la actitud de este jovencito".

more:

» frown (up)on = desaprobar, no ver con buenos ojos, no mirar con buenos ojos, estar mal visto, no contar con la aprobación.

Example: This kind of transfer is usually frowned upon by budgeting authorities, however.

Frown synonyms

scowl in spanish: ceño, pronunciation: skaʊl part of speech: noun lower in spanish: inferior, pronunciation: loʊɜr part of speech: adjective glower in spanish: mirar con ceño, pronunciation: glaʊɜr part of speech: noun, verb
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