A “grimace” (mueca/mohín) is a false smile (una sonrisa falsa) or facial expression, usually to express dislike (antipatia). A mortal who grimaces “pulls a face (hace muecas).
Contemplate these examples:
· Juan wanted to smile, but it was a grimace (fue una mueca).
· Christian made a grimace when he saw his new tax bill (factura de impuestos)
So, when do you make a grimace? In meetings in La Moncloa?