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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Descripciones físicas

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burly
[Adjetivo]

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

fornido

fornido

Ex: The burly football player towered over his opponents on the field , intimidating them with his size and strength .El jugador de fútbol **fornido** se alzaba sobre sus oponentes en el campo, intimidándolos con su tamaño y fuerza.
buxom
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman's body) full, rounded, and robust, implying physical vitality and wholesome attractiveness

rolliza

rolliza

Ex: The vintage Hollywood stars , known for their buxom beauty , set the standard for glamour and sophistication .Su silueta **opulenta** se destacaba en la multitud.
coiffure
[Sustantivo]

a hairstyle, especially one that is elaborate or professionally done

peinado

peinado

hirsute
[Adjetivo]

having noticeable or excessive hair

hirsuto

hirsuto

physiognomy
[Sustantivo]

the interpretation of a person's character or temperament based on the structure and expression of their face

fisonomía

fisonomía

visage
[Sustantivo]

a person's facial expression, conveying mood or emotion

rostro

rostro

wizened
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having loose and wrinkled skin due to old age

arrugado

arrugado

Ex: His wizened hands showed the effects of a lifetime working outdoors in harsh conditions.Sus **manos ajadas** temblaban ligeramente mientras alcanzaba la taza de té.
corpulent
[Adjetivo]

excessively overweight or obese

corpulento

corpulento

Ex: The fashion industry has been criticized for not adequately representing people of all body types , especially those who are corpulent.La industria de la moda ha sido criticada por no representar adecuadamente a personas de todos los tipos de cuerpo, especialmente a aquellas que son **corpulentas**.
countenance
[Sustantivo]

someone's face or facial expression

semblante, rostro

semblante, rostro

Ex: Her countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .Su **rostro** delataba su nerviosismo mientras esperaba que comenzara la entrevista.
portly
[Adjetivo]

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

corpulento, grueso

corpulento, grueso

Ex: The portly chef delighted patrons with his hearty meals and jovial personality .El chef **rellenito** deleitó a los clientes con sus comidas abundantes y su personalidad jovial.
mien
[Sustantivo]

a person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood

maneras

maneras

Ex: The artist 's confident mien hinted at the creative genius behind the masterpiece on display .El **porte** seguro del artista insinuaba el genio creativo detrás de la obra maestra en exhibición.
wan
[Adjetivo]

pale or sickly, typically due to fear, illness, or exhaustion

pálido, demacrado

pálido, demacrado

Ex: His wan expression was the result of a long night without sleep.Su expresión **pálida** fue el resultado de una larga noche sin dormir.
gaunt
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) excessively thin as a result of a disease, worry or hunger

demacrado, flaco y adusto

demacrado, flaco y adusto

Ex: The famine-stricken village was filled with gaunt faces and empty stomachs.El pueblo afectado por la hambruna estaba lleno de rostros **demacrados** y estómagos vacíos.
grimace
[Sustantivo]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

mueca

mueca

Ex: Upon seeing the offensive graffiti , a look of grimace crossed his face .Al ver el graffiti ofensivo, una expresión de **mueca** cruzó su rostro.
lithe
[Adjetivo]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

ágil

ágil

Ex: The lithe cat moved stealthily through the bushes , its movements barely making a sound .El gato **ágil** se movía sigilosamente entre los arbustos, sus movimientos apenas hacían ruido.
livid
[Adjetivo]

pale in appearance, often due to intense emotion or illness

lívido, pálido

lívido, pálido

Ex: The child 's livid face worried the teacher enough to send him to the nurse .El rostro **lívido** del niño preocupó lo suficiente al maestro como para enviarlo a la enfermera.
virile
[Adjetivo]

displaying manly qualities or characteristics

viril

viril

Ex: The actor 's virile presence on stage captivated the audience with its masculinity .La presencia **viril** del actor en el escenario cautivó al público con su masculinidad.
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