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sopracciglio

English translation of sopracciglio

frown

The Italian word for frown is 'sopracciglio', which is used to express disapproval or displeasure, similar to its English counterpart. It can be used as a noun or a verb, and it's often accompanied by a downward movement of the eyebrows.


Example sentences using: sopracciglio

Il sopracciglio di Marco si alza quando è perplesso.

English translation of Il sopracciglio di Marco si alza quando è perplesso.

Marco's eyebrow raises when he is puzzled.

This sentence describes a physical reaction, which is Marco's eyebrow raising, occurring when he is in a state of confusion or uncertainty.

Il mio sopracciglio sinistro è più peloso del destro.

English translation of Il mio sopracciglio sinistro è più peloso del destro.

My left eyebrow is hairier than the right one.

This sentence describes a personal characteristic regarding the speaker's eyebrows. It indicates a difference in hairiness between the left and the right eyebrow.

Lei dipinge il suo sopracciglio con un matita speciale.

English translation of Lei dipinge il suo sopracciglio con un matita speciale.

She paints her eyebrow with a special pencil.

This sentence portrays an action of grooming, specifically the action of applying makeup on the eyebrows using a special cosmetic pencil.

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