sorridere
to smile
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/sorˈri.de.re/
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Cultural Note
Sorridere is related to 'ridere' (to laugh) with the prefix 'sor-' softening it to a smile. The Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile is called 'il sorriso della Gioconda' in Italian.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi sorride ogni volta che mi vede.
She smiles at me every time she sees me.
Sorridi alla vita e la vita ti sorriderà.
Smile at life and life will smile back at you.
Ha sorriso leggendo la lettera.
She smiled while reading the letter.