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Verbos de Acción Manual - Verbos para Dar Forma

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren a dar forma como "formar", "curvar" y "tejer".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to shape
to shape
[Verbo]

to give something a particular form

moldear, dar forma

moldear, dar forma

Ex: The carpenter used a saw to shape the wood into a curve. 
to form
to form
[Verbo]

to make something into a shape

moldear

moldear

Ex: A skilled chef can form pasta dough into intricate shapes. 
to contour
to contour
[Verbo]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

contornear, dar forma

contornear, dar forma

Ex: The chef used a knife to contour the vegetables into decorative shapes for the dish. 

El chef usó un cuchillo para contornear las verduras en formas decorativas para el plato.

to deform
to deform
[Verbo]

to change the shape of something out of its usual shape

deformar, alterar la forma de

deformar, alterar la forma de

Ex: Improper handling during shipping can deform fragile items if not adequately protected. 

El manejo inadecuado durante el envío puede deformar artículos frágiles si no están adecuadamente protegidos.

to distort
to distort
[Verbo]

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

deformar

deformar

Ex: Humidity can distort wooden furniture, causing it to swell and become misshapen over time. 

La humedad puede deformar los muebles de madera, haciendo que se hinchen y se deformen con el tiempo.

to curve
to curve
[Verbo]

to shape something into a bent or arched form

curvar

curvar

Ex: The tailor carefully curved the seams to fit the contours of the body. 
to curl
to curl
[Verbo]

to shape or bend something into a curve, coil, or spiral

rizar, encrespar

rizar, encrespar

Ex: The artist curled the wire into a decorative spiral. 
to loop
to loop
[Verbo]

to wind something around an object in a curve, coil, or series of loops

enrollar, lazar

enrollar, lazar

Ex: She had looped the scarf loosely around her neck. 
to spool
to spool
[Verbo]

to wind material onto a cylindrical device for storage or use

enrollar, bobinar

enrollar, bobinar

Ex: The film was spooled onto the projector for the movie screening. 

La película fue enrollada en el proyector para la proyección de la película.

to coil
to coil
[Verbo]

to wind something in a circular or spiral manner

enrollar, arrollar

enrollar, arrollar

Ex: The hairdresser coiled a section of hair into a tight spiral. 

El peluquero enrolló una sección de cabello en una espiral apretada.

to roll up
to roll up
[Verbo]

to fold something into a tube-like shape

enrollar, hacer un rollo

enrollar, hacer un rollo

Ex: The seamstress deftly rolled up the fabric, getting it ready for cutting and sewing. 

La costurera hábilmente enrolló la tela, preparándola para cortar y coser.

to ball
to ball
[Verbo]

to shape something into a rounded form by rolling or winding

hacer una bola, amasar en forma de bola

hacer una bola, amasar en forma de bola

Ex: She balled up the clay to start her pottery project. 
to unfold
to unfold
[Verbo]

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

desplegar, abrir

desplegar, abrir

Ex: He unfolded the letter to read its contents. 

Él desdobló la carta para leer su contenido.

to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

to open something that is closed or folded

extender, desplegar

extender, desplegar

Ex: The teacher spread the map to illustrate geography. 
to open
to open
[Verbo]

to unfold or spread something that was previously closed or folded

abrir, desplegar

abrir, desplegar

Ex: The musician opened the sheet music before the performance. 
to knit
to knit
[Verbo]

to make clothing or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine

tejer,  hacer punto

tejer, hacer punto

Ex: He is knitting a sweater from thick wool. 
to crochet
to crochet
[Verbo]

to create fabric or a fabric item by interlocking loops of yarn or thread using a hooked needle

hacer ganchillo

hacer ganchillo

Ex: The charitable group crocheted warm hats for the homeless during the winter months. 

El grupo caritativo tejió a ganchillo gorros cálidos para las personas sin hogar durante los meses de invierno.

to weave
to weave
[Verbo]

to make cloth by interlacing threads or yarn over and under one another

tejer

tejer

Ex: The fabric was woven from fine cotton thread. 
to thread
to thread
[Verbo]

to pass something long and thin through a narrow opening or space

enhebrar,  pasar

enhebrar, pasar

Ex: He carefully threaded the wire through the metal tube. 
to braid
to braid
[Verbo]

to twist two or three strands of hair in a way that forms a single intertwined piece

trenzar

trenzar

Ex: The hairstylist demonstrated how to braid a fishtail pattern. 

El peluquero demostró cómo trenzar un patrón de cola de pescado.

to carve
to carve
[Verbo]

to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument

tallar, esculpir

tallar, esculpir

Ex: The artisan carved delicate details into the ivory pendant. 
to etch
to etch
[Verbo]

to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam

grabar, grabar al aguafuerte

grabar, grabar al aguafuerte

Ex: The printmaker used a technique to etch fine lines onto the copper plate. 

El grabador utilizó una técnica para grabar líneas finas en la placa de cobre.

to engrave
to engrave
[Verbo]

to carve or cut a design or lettering into a hard surface, such as metal or stone

grabar

grabar

Ex: The sculptor engraved the historical dates on the marble monument. 

El escultor grabó las fechas históricas en el monumento de mármol.

to chisel
to chisel
[Verbo]

to carve or shape a material, typically wood or stone, by using a sharp-edged tool with a flat metal blade

cincelar, tallar

cincelar, tallar

Ex: The carpenter chiseled a notch onto the wood for a precise fit. 

El carpintero cinceló una muesca en la madera para un ajuste preciso.

to whittle
to whittle
[Verbo]

to carve or shape small pieces from a material, usually wood, using a knife or similar tool

tallar, labrar

tallar, labrar

Ex: The camper whittled a makeshift spoon for cooking in the wilderness. 

El campista talló una cuchara improvisada para cocinar en la naturaleza.

to mold
to mold
[Verbo]

to shape or fashion a soft material by pressing or manipulating it

moldear

moldear

Ex: He carefully molded the wax into the shape of a flower. 
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