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Italian

sorriso

/sorˈri.zo/noun · masculineA2
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Meaning

smile

In a sentence

Il tuo sorriso mi mette subito di buon umore.

Your smile puts me in a good mood right away.

Perché hai quel sorriso oggi?

Why do you have that smile today?

Non ho visto nemmeno un sorriso alla riunione.

I didn't see even one smile at the meeting.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sorrisomasculine · singular
sorrisimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'sorriso' for a genuine or polite smile; 'risata' is a laugh. Don't confuse them.
  • Always masculine: 'il sorriso', never 'la sorriso'. Plural is 'i sorrisi'.
  • Common in both formal and informal contexts. No regional restrictions.

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