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gestures

/ˈdʒɛstʃərz/ /ˈdʒɛstʃʊrz/

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noun

Gestos

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

Examples :

"The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."

El gesto del dedo medio es realmente un insulto no verbal.

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noun

Gesto

An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

Examples :

"We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy."

Llevamos flores como un gesto de simpatía.

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noun

Postura, porte

The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

Examples :

"The yoga instructor demonstrated the correct asanas, and their gestures were fluid and graceful. "

El instructor de yoga demostró las asanas correctas, y su porte era fluido y elegante.

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verb

Gesticular

To make a gesture or gestures.

Examples :

"My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk."

Mi padre dijo que nunca gesticulara con las manos cuando hablara.

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verb

Gesticular, hacer gestos

To express something by a gesture or gestures.

Examples :

"He gestured his disgust."

Él gesticuló su disgusto.

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verb

Gesticular, acompañar con gestos

To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

Examples :

"While explaining the directions, the teacher gestures toward the door. "

Mientras explica las direcciones, el profesor gesticula hacia la puerta.

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