What does "sonreía" mean in English?

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Spanish

sonreía

English

was smiling

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Alternative translations of "sonreía"

smiled
used to smile
would smile

Examples of how to use "sonreía" in Spanish

Spanish
Sonreía mientras dormía.
English
She was smiling while she was sleeping.
Spanish
Él sonríe cuando lee libros.
English
He smiles when he reads books.
Spanish
Ayer sonrió al recibir la noticia.
English
Yesterday he smiled when he received the news.
Spanish
Ella sonreía durante la reunión.
English
She was smiling during the meeting.
Spanish
Mañana sonreirá en la presentación.
English
Tomorrow he will smile at the presentation.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "sonreía" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Sonreía mientras dormía.

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