sorridere
to smile
verb sor-REE-deh-reh Less Common
Origin: Latin subridere (to smile), from sub- + ridere (to laugh)
Usage Note
Sorridere is an intransitive irregular verb conjugated like ridere: past participle sorriso. It takes avere as its auxiliary (ha sorriso = she smiled). The noun sorriso (smile) is derived from the same root. The phrase sorridere alla vita (to smile at life) is a common figurative expression conveying an optimistic outlook.
Examples
"Ha sorriso quando ha visto il regalo."
Natural Translation
She smiled when she saw the gift.
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