No. 2,994 in Portuguese
sorriso
Smile.
In a sentence
O sorriso dela iluminou o ambiente.
Her smile lit up the room.
Here, 'sorriso' refers to a physical expression of joy or happiness, typically represented by a smile on one's face.
Ele abriu um sorriso ao ouvir a boa notícia.
He broke into a smile upon hearing the good news.
In this sentence, 'sorriso' expresses an individual's reaction to receiving pleasing or positive information.
O sorriso é o melhor remédio contra a tristeza.
A smile is the best remedy for sadness.
This use personifies 'sorriso' as a concept representing cheerful demeanor or optimism, emphasizing its figurative power.
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