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 .

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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 .

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to slouch

[Verbo]

to sit, walk, or stand lazily with a downward head and rounded shoulders

andar encorvado, repantigarse

Ex: Despite his mother's reminders to stand up straight, he couldn't help but slouch as he waited in line.A pesar de los recordatorios de su madre para pararse derecho, no podía evitar **encorvarse** mientras esperaba en la fila.

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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]

flexible and able to move smoothly and gracefully

flexible, ágil

Ex: The yoga instructor 's movements were supple and fluid .Los movimientos del instructor de yoga eran **flexibles** y fluidos.

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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 smile or speak in a way that suggests mockery or disrespect toward someone

burlarse

Ex: He sneered as he walked past , clearly unimpressed by the exhibition .Él **sonrió 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 .

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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 woman) unfashionable, unattractive, or lacking in style and elegance, often due to outdated clothing choices or a conservative appearance

pasado de moda

Ex: She was determined to shed her dowdy image and embrace a more modern and stylish look .Estaba decidida a deshacerse de su imagen **pasada de moda** y adoptar un aspecto más moderno y elegante.

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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]

(usually of a man's face) having attractive, strong features

duro

Ex: His rugged good looks made him a favorite in the fashion industry .Su **apariencia varonil** lo convirtió en un favorito en la industria de la moda.

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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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