guiño

wink

noun GEE-nyoh Rare

Also means

hint

Usage Note

Guiño is the noun for a wink of one eye, derived from the verb guiñar. Figuratively, un guiño a means an allusion or nod to something, common in film criticism: la película hace un guiño al cine negro ('the film makes a nod to noir'). Do not confuse with parpadeo (a blink of both eyes).

Examples

"Me hizo un guiño desde el otro lado de la sala."

Natural Translation

She winked at me from across the room.

Literal Translation

To-me made a wink from the other side of the room.

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