nounnoun
la sorna
sarcasm
Forma de hablar o expresarse con ironía o burla, generalmente con tono lento y fingidamente serio.
The Spanish word "sorna" refers to a particular tone or attitude in communication.
Meaning:
- Sorna describes a type of mockery or sarcasm that is sly, dry, or subtle. It conveys a sense of disdain or irony in a humorous or critical way.
- It often implies making fun of someone or something indirectly, without being openly aggressive or offensive.
Parts / Usage:
- It is a noun in Spanish.
- The word "sorna" doesn't have clear subdivisions since it is a standalone noun.
Synonyms:
- Ironía (irony)
- Sarcasmo (sarcasm)
- Burla (mockery, tease)
- Mofa (mockery, ridicule)
- Desdén (disdain, contempt)
Antonyms:
- Sinceridad (sincerity)
- Seriedad (seriousness)
- Respeto (respect)
Example:
- Habló con mucha sorna, pero nadie se rió.
(He spoke with a lot of sarcasm/dry mockery, but nobody laughed.)
Summary:
"Sorna" is a noun denoting a tone of subtle sarcasm or ironic mockery, often used to convey criticism or disdain in a sly, understated way.
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Examples
Respondió con sorna cuando le hicieron esa pregunta incómoda.noun
He responded with sarcasm when they asked him that uncomfortable question.
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