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frown in Spanish

frown in Spanish is ceño, fruncir, fruncir el ceño — frown means a facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.

frown in Spanish

ceño
noun
A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.
fruncir
verb
(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.
fruncir el ceño
verb
(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.

What does "frown" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To make this expression, especially to show disapproval or unhappiness.
    "She frowned at the mess in the kitchen."
  3. verb To disapprove of something (usually as "frown on/upon").
    "The company frowns on employees using personal phones during meetings."
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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.

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What is "frown" in Spanish?

"frown" in Spanish is ceño, fruncir, fruncir el ceño. 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 Spanish, "frown" is ceño, fruncir, fruncir el ceño.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "frown": ceño, fruncir, fruncir el ceño.

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