Frown in spanish
Fruncir el ceño
pronunciation: fɹ̩unθiɹ̩elθenjoʊ part of speech: noun
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.