frown in Portuguese

frown in Portuguese is franzimento, fazer cara feia, franzir o cenho — frown means a facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.

frown in Portuguese

franzimento

noun

A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.

fazer cara feia

verb

(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.

franzir o cenho

verb

(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.

What does "frown" mean?

noun A facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.
"A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter."
verb To make this expression, especially to show disapproval or unhappiness.
"She frowned at the mess in the kitchen."
verb To disapprove of something (usually as "frown on/upon").
"The company frowns on employees using personal phones during meetings."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

frown in a sentence

A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter.
He tried to work out the puzzle, a frown fixed on his forehead.
She frowned at the mess in the kitchen.
He frowned when he heard the news.

Similar words in Portuguese

lower scowl

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "frown" in Portuguese?

"frown" in Portuguese is franzimento, fazer cara feia, franzir o cenho. frown means: A facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.

How do you use "frown" in a sentence?

Example: "A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter." In Portuguese, "frown" is franzimento, fazer cara feia, franzir o cenho.

Are there other ways to say "frown" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "frown": franzimento, fazer cara feia, franzir o cenho.

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