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nod

/nɔd/ /nɒd/ /nɑd/

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noun

Asentimiento

An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.

Examples :

"My mom gave a quick nod of her head to show she understood. "

Mi madre asintió rápidamente con la cabeza para demostrar que entendía.

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noun

Alusión, referencia

A reference or allusion to something.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture had a nod to the famous scientist's work. "

La conferencia del profesor hizo una alusión a la obra del famoso científico.

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noun

Nominación

Examples :

"For the fifth time in her career she received a Grammy nod, she has yet to win the award."

Por quinta vez en su carrera, recibió una nominación al Grammy, pero aún no ha ganado el premio.

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noun

Aprobación, asentimiento

Examples :

"The plan is expected to get the nod from councillors at the next meeting."

Se espera que el plan obtenga la aprobación de los concejales en la próxima reunión.

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verb

Asentir

To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.

Examples :

"The teacher asked if everyone understood the new math concept, and the students all nodded in agreement. "

El profesor preguntó si todos entendían el nuevo concepto de matemáticas, y todos los estudiantes asintieron en señal de acuerdo.

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verb

Asentir

To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.

Examples :

"The student nodded politely to the teacher before leaving the classroom. "

El estudiante asintió cortésmente al profesor antes de salir del aula.

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verb

Asentir

To sway, move up and down.

Examples :

"The tired student nodded their head up and down as the teacher explained the difficult math problem. "

El estudiante cansado asintió con la cabeza mientras el profesor explicaba el difícil problema de matemáticas.

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verb

Adormecerse, cabecear

To gradually fall asleep.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, Sarah nodded off in her chair. "

Después de un largo día de trabajo, Sarah se quedó dormida en su silla.

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verb

Asentir

To signify by a nod.

Examples :

"They nodded their assent."

Asintieron en señal de aprobación.

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verb

Equivocarse, cometer un error

To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired

Examples :

"The student nodded during the important math test, missing a crucial step in the calculation. "

El estudiante cometió un error durante el importante examen de matemáticas, perdiendo un paso crucial en el cálculo.

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verb

Rematar de cabeza

To head; to strike the ball with one's head.

Examples :

"Jones nods the ball back to his goalkeeper."

Jones remata el balón de cabeza hacia su portero.

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verb

Aludir a, insinuar

To allude to something.

Examples :

"The teacher's comments about the upcoming test subtly nodded to the importance of studying. "

Los comentarios del profesor sobre el próximo examen insinuaron sutilmente la importancia de estudiar.

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verb

Adormecerse, cabecear

To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.

Examples :

"The patient nodded off during the doctor's explanation of the medication's side effects. "

El paciente se quedó dormido durante la explicación del médico sobre los efectos secundarios del medicamento.

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