Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Ir Muy Bien Vestido

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre apariencia, como "stocky", "corpulent", "allure", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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upright

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back

derecho

Ex: His upright silhouette cut against the sunset .Su silueta **erguida** se recortaba contra el atardecer.

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to hunch

[Verbo]

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

encorvarse

Ex: In the haunted house , visitors hunched in fear as unexpected sounds echoed through the dark corridors .En la casa encantada, los visitantes se **encorvaban** de miedo mientras sonidos inesperados resonaban por los oscuros pasillos.

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deft

[Adjetivo]

having quick and skillful movements

diestro

Ex: She was a deft pianist , her fingers moving effortlessly across the keys .Era una pianista **hábil**, sus dedos se movían sin esfuerzo por las teclas.

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languidly

[Adverbio]

slowly and without much energy, sometimes in an attractive way

lánguidamente

Ex: After the long hike , they lounged languidly by the campfire .Después de la larga caminata, se relajaban **lánguidamente** junto a la fogata.

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nimble

[Adjetivo]

quick and light in movement or action

ágil, ligero, diestro

Ex: The nimble cat leaped gracefully over obstacles in its path .El gato **ágil** saltó con gracia sobre los obstáculos en su camino.

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lumbering

[Adjetivo]

moving slowly or in an awkward way because of being heavy

pesado

Ex: The elephant's lumbering gait contrasted with the graceful movement of the gazelles.El andar **torpe** del elefante contrastaba con el movimiento grácil de las gacelas.

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ungainly

[Adjetivo]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

desgarbado

Ex: The puppy 's ungainly paws tripped over themselves as it ran to greet its owner .Las patas **torpes** del cachorro se tropezaron entre sí mientras corría para saludar a su dueño.

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to slouch

[Verbo]

to adopt a drooping, slumped, or lazy posture

andar encorvado, repantigarse

Ex: Despite his mother's reminders to stand up straight, he couldn't help but slouch as he waited in line.

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lithe

[Adjetivo]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

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.

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supple

[Adjetivo]

slender and flexible, able to bend or move smoothly and with elegance

flexible, ágil

Ex: The cat 's supple leap carried it to the top shelf .El salto **flexible** del gato lo llevó a la estantería superior.

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erect

[Adjetivo]

straight, with an upright position

erguido, derecho

Ex: Erect icicles gleamed like spears under the eaves .Los **carámbanos** erectos brillaban como lanzas bajo los aleros.

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sullen

[Adjetivo]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

hosco, huraño

Ex: His sullen demeanor made it clear he was n't happy about the decision , but he said nothing .Su actitud **huraña** dejó claro que no estaba contento con la decisión, pero no dijo nada.

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to wince

[Verbo]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

estremecerse

Ex: She tried to hide her wince when she accidentally bumped into the doorframe.Intentó ocultar su **mueca** cuando accidentalmente chocó contra el marco de la puerta.

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to sneer

[Verbo]

to curl the lip in a contemptuous smile, showing scorn or disdain

burlarse

Ex: He sneered as he walked past , clearly unimpressed by the exhibition .Él **sonreía con desdén** al pasar, claramente no impresionado por la exposición.

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to beam

[Verbo]

to smile joyfully in an obvious way

sonreír

Ex: When her favorite song came on, she couldn't help but beam and dance along with pure happiness.Cuando su canción favorita sonó, no pudo evitar **brillar** y bailar con pura felicidad.

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to squint

[Verbo]

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

mirar de reojo

Ex: She squinted at the menu in the dimly lit restaurant , struggling to read the options .Ella **entornó** los ojos para mirar el menú en el restaurante con poca luz, esforzándose por leer las opciones.

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countenance

[Sustantivo]

someone's face or facial expression

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.

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complexion

[Sustantivo]

the natural color and appearance of someone's skin, especially the face

tez

Ex: The facial cleanser promised to improve complexion within weeks .El limpiador facial prometió mejorar el **cutis** en cuestión de semanas.

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to grimace

[Verbo]

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

hacer muecas

Ex: The student could n't hide his disgust and grimaced when he saw the grade on his test .El estudiante no pudo ocultar su disgusto y **hizo una mueca** cuando vio la nota en su examen.

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to grin

[Verbo]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sonreír abiertamente

Ex: The comedian 's jokes had the entire audience grinning throughout the performance .Los chistes del comediante hicieron **sonreír** a toda la audiencia durante la actuación.

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to smirk

[Verbo]

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sonreír con suficiencia

Ex: The villain in the movie smirked as his evil plot unfolded .

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to blush

[Verbo]

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

ruborizarse, sonrojarse

Ex: He blushed with embarrassment during the presentation .Él se **sonrojó** de vergüenza durante la presentación.

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to glower

[Verbo]

to look or stare at someone angrily

mirar amenazadoramente

Ex: The boss glowered at the employees who were late for the meeting .El jefe **miró con ira** a los empleados que llegaron tarde a la reunión.

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stout

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

robusto

Ex: The stout woman huffed and puffed as she climbed the stairs , her heavyset frame slowing her progress .La mujer **corpulenta** resoplaba y jadeaba mientras subía las escaleras, su figura robusta ralentizando su progreso.

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petite

[Adjetivo]

(of a woman) small in an attractive way

chiquita, menuda, pequeña

Ex: Despite her advancing years , she maintained a petite figure through regular exercise and healthy eating habits .A pesar de sus años avanzados, mantuvo una figura **pequeña** y atractiva gracias al ejercicio regular y hábitos alimenticios saludables.

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stocky

[Adjetivo]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

bajo y fornido

Ex: Despite his stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .A pesar de su estatura **robusta**, se movía con una agilidad sorprendente en la cancha de baloncesto.

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brawny

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) physically strong with well-developed muscles

musculoso, fornido

Ex: The brawny firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue trapped occupants .El bombero **fornido** se apresuró al edificio en llamas para rescatar a los ocupantes atrapados.

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corpulent

[Adjetivo]

excessively overweight or obese

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**.

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plump

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance

rechoncho, regordete

Ex: Despite her best efforts to diet , she remained plump and curvaceous , embracing her natural body shape .A pesar de sus mejores esfuerzos para hacer dieta, se mantuvo **rellenita** y curvilínea, aceptando su forma corporal natural.

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sinewy

[Adjetivo]

having a lean and muscular physique, characterized by strength and agility

fuerte, vigoroso, musculoso

Ex: The dancer's sinewy legs were perfect for executing complex routines.Las piernas **musculosas** del bailarín eran perfectas para ejecutar rutinas complejas.

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allure

[Sustantivo]

the quality of attracting someone by being fascinating and glamorous

atracción, atractivo

Ex: The mountain village had a rustic allure that attracted tourists year-round .El pueblo de montaña tenía un **encanto** rústico que atraía a turistas durante todo el año.

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curvaceous

[Adjetivo]

(of a woman) having large breasts, wide hips and a narrow waist

curvilíneo, exuberante

Ex: The curvaceous dancer moved with grace and fluidity , captivating the audience .La bailarina **de curvas voluptuosas** se movía con gracia y fluidez, cautivando al público.

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luscious

[Adjetivo]

sexually attractive and very seductive

seductor, atractivo

Ex: The actress was known for her luscious charm , captivating the audience with every scene .La actriz era conocida por su encanto **lujurioso**, cautivando a la audiencia con cada escena.

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dowdy

[Adjetivo]

(of a person or their clothing) lacking style, elegance, or fashionable appeal

pasado de moda

Ex: Her hair was pulled back in a dowdy, unkempt style .

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ravishing

[Adjetivo]

extremely attractive and pleasing

deslumbrante, cautivador

Ex: The ravishing actress graced the magazine cover, her stunning features highlighted perfectly by the photographer.La actriz **deslumbrante** adornó la portada de la revista, sus impresionantes rasgos perfectamente resaltados por el fotógrafo.

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rugged

[Adjetivo]

(of a man's face) having strong, well-defined, and attractive features

duro

Ex: He had a rugged appearance shaped by years of outdoor work .

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scruffy

[Adjetivo]

(of a man's face) not having been shaved for a long time

desaliñado

Ex: Despite his scruffy appearance , he had a warm smile that instantly put people at ease .A pesar de su apariencia **desaliñada**, tenía una sonrisa cálida que instantáneamente ponía a la gente a gusto.

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voluptuous

[Adjetivo]

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

voluptuoso

Ex: Despite her age , she maintained a voluptuous physique through regular exercise and healthy living .A pesar de su edad, mantuvo un físico **voluptuoso** gracias al ejercicio regular y una vida saludable.

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swarthy

[Adjetivo]

having a naturally dark face or complexion

moreno, atezado

Ex: The travelers had developed swarthy tans after their long journey .Los viajeros habían desarrollado bronceados **morenos** después de su largo viaje.

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blemish

[Sustantivo]

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

imperfección

Ex: Despite the minor blemish, the painting was still considered a masterpiece .A pesar del pequeño **defecto**, la pintura seguía siendo considerada una obra maestra.

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callus

[Sustantivo]

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

callo

Ex: He treated his calluses with a special cream to keep his hands smooth .Trató sus **callos** con una crema especial para mantener sus manos suaves.

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