Sneering in spanish
Burlador y despreciativo
pronunciation: buɹ̩lɑdoʊɹ̩idespɹ̩eθiɑtiboʊ part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: buɹ̩lɑdoʊɹ̩idespɹ̩eθiɑtiboʊ part of speech: adjective
In gestures
sneer2 = burlarse, mofarse, decir con desprecio, decir con desdén.
Example: 'Arnold and the others are too sensitive!' he sneered, spreading his hands in a fantastic gesture of disdain.more:
» sneer at = burlarse de, mofarse de.
Example: Watching Ranald drop a rafter on his head, Marion sneered at herself that these children, this filthy hovel were all that was left to her.» sneer at + the idea of = burlarse de la idea de, mofarse de la idea de, burlarse de la posibilidad de, mofarse de la posibilidad de.
Example: He sneered at the idea of global warming and said there are more significant issues that require governments' attention.» sneer at + the possibility of = burlarse de la posibilidad de, mofarse de la posibilidad de.
Example: While some sneer at the possibility of Michigan's red wines, others are convinced of their potential and are ready to prove it to the world.» sneer at + the thought of = burlarse de la idea de, mofarse de la idea de, burlarse de la posibilidad de, mofarse de la posibilidad de.
Example: They are the people who sneer at the thought of eating at a fast-food joint.» sneer in + Posesivo + face = burlarse en + Posesivo + cara, mofarse en + Posesivo + cara.
Example: At the fast-food restaurant where Lily works, her co-workers laugh behind her back and sneer in her face.