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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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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
upright
upright
[Adjetivo]

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

derecho

derecho

Ex: An upright sitting position reduces back pain. 

Una posición sentada recta reduce el dolor de espalda.

to hunch
to hunch
[Verbo]

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

encorvarse

encorvarse

Ex: She hunched slightly to avoid hitting her head on the low doorway. 

Ella se encorvó ligeramente para evitar golpearse la cabeza en la puerta baja.

deft
deft
[Adjetivo]

having quick and skillful movements

diestro

diestro

Ex: She was a deft seamstress, stitching intricate patterns with precision. 

Era una costurera hábil, cosiendo patrones intrincados con precisión.

languidly
languidly
[Adverbio]

slowly and without much energy, sometimes in an attractive way

lánguidamente

lánguidamente

Ex: She spoke languidly, her words slow and deliberate. 

Habló lánguidamente, sus palabras lentas y deliberadas.

nimble
nimble
[Adjetivo]

quick and light in movement or action

ágil, ligero, diestro

ágil, ligero, diestro

Ex: The nimble fingers of the pianist danced across the keys. 

Ágiles, los dedos del pianista bailaban sobre las teclas.

lumbering
lumbering
[Adjetivo]

moving slowly or in an awkward way because of being heavy

pesado

pesado

Ex: The old truck made a lumbering approach up the steep hill. 

El viejo camión hizo un acercamiento torpe por la empinada colina.

ungainly
ungainly
[Adjetivo]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

desgarbado

desgarbado

Ex: She felt ungainly in the oversized dress, which hung loosely on her frame. 

Se sentía torpe con el vestido demasiado grande, que le colgaba holgado.

to slouch
to slouch
[Verbo]

to adopt a drooping, slumped, or lazy posture

andar encorvado, repantigarse

andar encorvado, repantigarse

Ex: He slouched over the desk, exhausted from writing. 

Él se encorvó sobre el escritorio, agotado de escribir.

lithe
lithe
[Adjetivo]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

ágil

ágil

Ex: The lithe dancer glided across the stage with effortless grace. 

El bailarín ágil se deslizó por el escenario con una gracia sin esfuerzo.

supple
supple
[Adjetivo]

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

flexible, ágil

flexible, ágil

Ex: The gymnast's supple body arched effortlessly in mid‑air. 

El cuerpo flexible de la gimnasta se arqueó sin esfuerzo en el aire.

erect
erect
[Adjetivo]

straight, with an upright position

erguido, derecho

erguido, derecho

Ex: An erect guillotine blade awaited its grim duty. 

Una hoja de guillotina erguida esperaba su sombrío deber.

sullen
sullen
[Adjetivo]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

hosco, huraño

hosco, huraño

Ex: She greeted his cheerful "good morning" with a sullen nod, still upset about their argument the night before. 

Ella respondió a su alegre "buenos días" con un asentimiento huraño, todavía molesta por su discusión de la noche anterior.

to wince
to wince
[Verbo]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

estremecerse

estremecerse

Ex: He couldn't help but wince when he heard his own voice on the recording; it sounded so different. 

No pudo evitar hacer una mueca cuando escuchó su propia voz en la grabación; sonaba tan diferente.

to sneer
to sneer
[Verbo]

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

burlarse

burlarse

Ex: She couldn't help but sneer at the ridiculous costume he was wearing. 

No pudo evitar burlarse del ridículo disfraz que llevaba puesto.

to beam
to beam
[Verbo]

to smile joyfully in an obvious way

sonreír

sonreír

Ex: She beamed with pride as she showcased her artwork to the admiring crowd. 

Ella resplandecía de orgullo mientras mostraba su obra de arte a la multitud admirativa.

to squint
to squint
[Verbo]

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

mirar de reojo

mirar de reojo

Ex: As he entered the dark room, he squinted to adjust his vision to the low light. 

Mientras entraba en la habitación oscura, entrecerró los ojos para adaptar su visión a la poca luz.

countenance
countenance
[Sustantivo]

someone's face or facial expression

semblante, rostro

semblante, rostro

Ex: The actor's countenance reflected the character's inner turmoil perfectly. 

El rostro del actor reflejaba perfectamente la confusión interna del personaje.

complexion
complexion
[Sustantivo]

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

tez

tez

Ex: Despite the long hours outdoors, his complexion remained tan-free. 

A pesar de las largas horas al aire libre, su complexión permaneció libre de bronceado.

to grimace
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

hacer muecas

Ex: She grimaced at the taste of the bitter medicine. 

Ella hizo una mueca ante el sabor de la medicina amarga.

to grin
to grin
[Verbo]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sonreír abiertamente

sonreír abiertamente

Ex: Seeing the old photographs, they couldn't help but grin at the memories. 

Al ver las viejas fotografías, no pudieron evitar sonreír ante los recuerdos.

to smirk
to smirk
[Verbo]

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

sonreír con suficiencia

sonreír con suficiencia

Ex: The mischievous child smirked after playing a clever prank on his sibling. 

El niño travieso sonrió con superioridad después de hacerle una broma inteligente a su hermano.

to blush
to blush
[Verbo]

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

ruborizarse, sonrojarse

ruborizarse, sonrojarse

Ex: He tends to blush easily in social situations. 

Tiende a sonrojarse fácilmente en situaciones sociales.

to glower
to glower
[Verbo]

to look or stare at someone angrily

mirar amenazadoramente

mirar amenazadoramente

Ex: Despite his smile, he was glowering and that unsettled me. 

A pesar de su sonrisa, él fruncía el ceño y eso me inquietaba.

stout
stout
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

robusto

robusto

Ex: The stout man struggled to squeeze through the narrow doorway, his large belly grazing the frame. 
petite
petite
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman) small in an attractive way

chiquita, menuda, pequeña

chiquita, menuda, pequeña

Ex: His petite girlfriend stood on tiptoe to kiss him goodbye, her small frame fitting perfectly into his arms. 

Su novia petite se paró de puntillas para besarlo al despedirse, su pequeño marco encajando perfectamente en sus brazos.

stocky
stocky
[Adjetivo]

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

bajo y fornido

bajo y fornido

Ex: The stocky construction worker effortlessly carried heavy loads at the job site. 

El trabajador de la construcción fornido llevaba cargas pesadas sin esfuerzo en el lugar de trabajo.

brawny
brawny
[Adjetivo]

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

musculoso, fornido

musculoso, fornido

Ex: The brawny wrestler dominated his opponents with his sheer power and imposing stature. 

El luchador fornido dominó a sus oponentes con su puro poder y su estatura imponente.

corpulent
corpulent
[Adjetivo]

excessively overweight or obese

corpulento

corpulento

Ex: She struggled to find fashionable clothes that would fit her corpulent frame. 

Ella luchó por encontrar ropa de moda que le quedara bien a su figura corpulenta.

plump
plump
[Adjetivo]

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

rechoncho, regordete

rechoncho, regordete

Ex: The actress gained weight for the role, appearing plump and round-faced to portray the character accurately. 
sinewy
sinewy
[Adjetivo]

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

fuerte, vigoroso, musculoso

fuerte, vigoroso, musculoso

Ex: Despite her petite frame, she possessed sinewy strength that enabled her to excel in rock climbing. 

A pesar de su pequeño marco, poseía una fuerza fibrosa que le permitía sobresalir en la escalada en roca.

allure
allure
[Sustantivo]

the quality of attracting someone by being fascinating and glamorous

atracción, atractivo

atracción, atractivo

Ex: He couldn't resist the allure of adventure in far-off lands. 

No pudo resistir el encanto de la aventura en tierras lejanas.

curvaceous
curvaceous
[Adjetivo]

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

curvilíneo, exuberante

curvilíneo, exuberante

Ex: The curvaceous model was featured on magazine covers for her stunning physique. 

La modelo con curvas fue destacada en las portadas de revistas por su impresionante físico.

luscious
luscious
[Adjetivo]

sexually attractive and very seductive

seductor, atractivo

seductor, atractivo

Ex: His luscious eyes were a deep brown, full of warmth and kindness. 

Sus ojos lujuriosos eran de un marrón profundo, llenos de calidez y amabilidad.

dowdy
dowdy
[Adjetivo]

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

pasado de moda

pasado de moda

Ex: He avoided dowdy shoes and preferred sleek, modern designs. 

Él evitaba los zapatos pasados de moda y prefería diseños elegantes y modernos.

ravishing
ravishing
[Adjetivo]

extremely attractive and pleasing

deslumbrante, cautivador

deslumbrante, cautivador

Ex: Her ravishing beauty captivated everyone at the event, making her the center of attention. 

Su belleza deslumbrante cautivó a todos en el evento, convirtiéndola en el centro de atención.

rugged
rugged
[Adjetivo]

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

duro

duro

Ex: A rugged jawline and deep-set eyes gave him a commanding presence. 

Una mandíbula marcada y ojos hundidos le daban una presencia imponente.

scruffy
scruffy
[Adjetivo]

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

desaliñado

desaliñado

Ex: His scruffy appearance gave him a rough-around-the-edges charm that many found endearing. 

Su apariencia desaliñada le daba un encanto rudo que muchos encontraban entrañable.

voluptuous
voluptuous
[Adjetivo]

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

voluptuoso

voluptuoso

Ex: Her voluptuous curves filled out the elegant gown, accentuating her feminine silhouette. 

Sus voluptuosas curvas llenaban el elegante vestido, acentuando su silueta femenina.

swarthy
swarthy
[Adjetivo]

having a naturally dark face or complexion

moreno, atezado

moreno, atezado

Ex: His swarthy appearance stood out among the fair-skinned locals. 

Su apariencia morena destacaba entre los locales de piel clara.

blemish
blemish
[Sustantivo]

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

imperfección

imperfección

Ex: The dermatologist recommended a cream to reduce facial blemishes. 

El dermatólogo recomendó una crema para reducir las imperfecciones faciales.

callus
callus
[Sustantivo]

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

callo

callo

Ex: She developed a callus on her foot after wearing tight shoes for too long. 

Ella desarrolló un callo en el pie después de usar zapatos apretados durante demasiado tiempo.

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