The word asomo is a noun.
The phonetic transcription of asomo in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /aˈsomo/.
The word asomo can be translated into English as: - Glimpse - Peep - Appearance
In Spanish, asomo refers to the act of appearing or being visible momentarily, as well as the glimpse or peep of something. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, but it tends to be more frequent in written sentences, due to its somewhat formal undertone.
El asomo del sol detrás de las nubes fue espectacular.
The glimpse of the sun behind the clouds was spectacular.
Vi un asomo de su sonrisa antes de que se diera la vuelta.
I caught a peep of her smile before she turned around.
El asomo del edificio en la distancia me sorprendió.
The appearance of the building in the distance surprised me.
The word asomo is not prominently featured in many idiomatic expressions, but it can be part of some phrases reflecting the idea of sight or momentary appearances.
Dame un asomo de tu aventura en el extranjero.
Give me a glimpse of your adventure abroad.
Asomo de vida
Glimpse of life
El asomo de vida en su rostro era evidente a pesar de la tristeza.
The glimpse of life on her face was evident despite the sadness.
Ver un asomo
To see a peep
Solo pude ver un asomo del espectáculo antes de que se acabara.
I could only see a peep of the show before it ended.
Sin asomo de duda
Without a glimpse of doubt
The word asomo comes from the Spanish verb asomarse, which derives from the Latin verb adsumere, meaning "to take" or "to assume." The prefix a- suggests movement toward something, while the root relates to taking an appearance or peeking.