sorrir

[so-ʁiʁ]

verb

to smile

1. to form a smile on one's face, typically indicating happiness, friendliness, or amusement

She smiled warmly at the guests.

Ela sorriu calurosamente para os convidados.

2. to express approval or favor through a smile

Fortune smiled upon him.

A sorte sorriu para ele.

3. to appear pleasant or favorable

The future smiled brightly.

O futuro sorriu brilhantemente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sorrir

Standard usage across all Brazilian regions

Portugal

sorrir

Standard usage in European Portuguese

sorrir de orelha a orelha (to grin from ear to ear)

sorrir amarelo (to force a smile)

sorrir para a vida (to face life positively)

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