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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