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English to Spanish Dictionary

sneer Meaning in Spanish (sneer significado en español)

verbburlarse
noundesdén
Sinónimos:mofarsereírse demenospreciar
burlarse in English:sneer
Phonetic:bʊrˈlɑɾse
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de sneer en español es burlarse, desdén. (Sonreír o hablar de manera despectiva o burlona, a menudo indicando desdén o escarnio.)

Definitions of Sneer

  1. 1
    verb
    burlarse

    To smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner, often indicating disdain or scorn.

    Sonreír o hablar de manera despectiva o burlona, a menudo indicando desdén o escarnio.

  2. 2
    noun
    desdén

    A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone that expresses disdain.

    Una sonrisa, comentario o tono despectivo o burlón que expresa desdén.

Example Sentences

casual

“He couldn't help but sneer at their amateurish attempts.”

No pudo evitar burlarse de sus torpes intentos.

casual

“A sneer played on her lips as she watched him struggle.”

Una mueca de desdén se dibujó en sus labios mientras lo veía luchar.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

mofarsereírse demenospreciar

In English:

scoffjeermock

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

admirarrespetarelogiar

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

past tensesneered
present participlesneering
agent nounsneerer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sneer atphrasal_verb

To express contempt or disdain towards someone or something.