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Verbos de Acción Manual - Verbos para Usar los Dedos y la Palma

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren al uso de los dedos y la palma como "aplaudir", "masajear" y "señalar".

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

to touch or strike something with a quick and light movement

toquetear, dar toques

toquetear, dar toques

Ex: He had to dab the paintbrush lightly to create the fine details in his artwork. 

Tuvo que dar toques ligeros con el pincel para crear los detalles finos en su obra de arte.

to finger
to finger
[Verbo]

to touch or handle something using the fingers

tocar con los dedos, tantear

tocar con los dedos, tantear

Ex: The artist carefully fingered the clay, shaping it into a detailed sculpture. 

El artista manipuló cuidadosamente la arcilla, dándole forma de una escultura detallada.

to clap
to clap
[Verbo]

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

aplaudir

aplaudir

Ex: The students clapped in rhythm to the music during the school assembly. 

Los estudiantes aplaudieron al ritmo de la música durante la asamblea escolar.

to applaud
to applaud
[Verbo]

to clap one's hands as a sign of approval

aplaudir

aplaudir

Ex: The entire auditorium seemed to applaud in unison after the breathtaking magic trick. 

Todo el auditorio parecía aplaudir al unísono después del truco de magia impresionante.

to slap
to slap
[Verbo]

to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound

abofetear, golpear

abofetear, golpear

Ex: The annoyed cat retaliated by attempting to slap the playful dog's nose with its paw. 

El gato molesto contraatacó intentando abofetear la nariz del perro juguetón con su pata.

to pat
to pat
[Verbo]

to touch or hit gently and repeatedly with an open hand

dar palmaditas, acariciar

dar palmaditas, acariciar

Ex: In an attempt to find the source of the strange noise, she cautiously patted the walls of the dark room. 

En un intento por encontrar la fuente del ruido extraño, ella palmeó con cautela las paredes de la habitación oscura.

to pet
to pet
[Verbo]

to stroke or caress an animal as a gesture of care or attention

acariciar, mimar

acariciar, mimar

Ex: As a therapy dog, Max patiently allows patients to pet him, bringing comfort and joy. 

Como perro de terapia, Max permite pacientemente que los pacientes lo acaricién, brindando consuelo y alegría.

to stroke
to stroke
[Verbo]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

acariciar

acariciar

Ex: The horse leaned into the rider's touch as he continued to stroke its mane after the ride. 

El caballo se inclinó hacia el tacto del jinete mientras continuaba acariciando su crin después del paseo.

to rub
to rub
[Verbo]

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

frotar, masajear

frotar, masajear

Ex: To ease the tension, she began to rub her temples in slow, circular motions. 

Para aliviar la tensión, comenzó a frotar sus sienes con movimientos lentos y circulares.

to massage
to massage
[Verbo]

to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed

masajear, dar un masaje

masajear, dar un masaje

Ex: To relieve stress, she asked her partner to gently massage her shoulders and neck. 

Para aliviar el estrés, le pidió a su pareja que le masajeara suavemente los hombros y el cuello.

to cup
to cup
[Verbo]

to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner

ahuecar, hacer forma de copa con

ahuecar, hacer forma de copa con

Ex: He cupped his hands around the flame to protect it from the wind. 

Él ahuecó sus manos alrededor de la llama para protegerla del viento.

to fiddle
to fiddle
[Verbo]

to touch or handle something in a restless, absentminded, or often playful manner

juguetear, manosear

juguetear, manosear

Ex: Nervous about the upcoming presentation, he started to fiddle with his tie, adjusting it repeatedly. 

Nervioso por la próxima presentación, comenzó a jugar con su corbata, ajustándola repetidamente.

to twiddle
to twiddle
[Verbo]

to move or play with something in a nervous or absentminded manner

juguetear, manipular nerviosamente

juguetear, manipular nerviosamente

Ex: During the conference call, he twiddled a paperclip on his desk absentmindedly. 

Durante la conferencia telefónica, él jugueteó con un clip en su escritorio distraídamente.

to toy
to toy
[Verbo]

to play with or handle something in a restless or idle manner, often with slight, repetitive movements

jugar con, manipular distraídamente

jugar con, manipular distraídamente

Ex: Unable to concentrate, she began to toy with her necklace during the long lecture. 

Incapaz de concentrarse, comenzó a jugar con su collar durante la larga conferencia.

to reach out

to stretch one's hand or arm to touch, take, or connect with something or someone

extender la mano, alargar el brazo

extender la mano, alargar el brazo

Ex: He reached out to pick up the fallen pen from the floor. 

Él extendió la mano para recoger el bolígrafo caído del suelo.

to reach down

to stretch upwards and bring something down from a higher level

alcanzar hacia abajo, bajar

alcanzar hacia abajo, bajar

Ex: He reached the ladder down to help his friend climb up. 

Él alcanzó la escalera para ayudar a su amigo a subir.

to point
to point
[Verbo]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

indicar

indicar

Ex: She pointed to the location of the hidden treasure on the map. 

Ella señaló la ubicación del tesoro escondido en el mapa.

to pinch
to pinch
[Verbo]

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

pellizcar, apretar

pellizcar, apretar

Ex: When she saw the breathtaking view, she couldn't help but pinch herself to make sure it wasn't a dream. 

Cuando vio la vista impresionante, no pudo evitar pellizcarse para asegurarse de que no era un sueño.

to tickle
to tickle
[Verbo]

to lightly touch or stroke a sensitive part of the body, causing a tingling or laughing sensation

hacer cosquillas, cosquillear

hacer cosquillas, cosquillear

Ex: The siblings loved to tickle each other during playful moments at home. 

A los hermanos les encantaba hacer cosquillas el uno al otro durante los momentos de juego en casa.

to knock
to knock
[Verbo]

to hit a door, surface, etc. in a way to attract attention, especially expecting it to be opened

tocar, golpear

tocar, golpear

Ex: In the middle of the night, a mysterious sound made her nervous, so she cautiously knocked on her roommate's door. 

En medio de la noche, un sonido misterioso la puso nerviosa, así que golpeó con cautela la puerta de su compañera de cuarto.

to tap
to tap
[Verbo]

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

dar un golpecito a, tocando

dar un golpecito a, tocando

Ex: The boxer is tapping his opponent's gloves, signaling sportsmanship. 

El boxeador está golpeando suavemente los guantes de su oponente, señal de deportividad.

to scratch
to scratch
[Verbo]

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

rascar, rascarse

rascar, rascarse

Ex: Unable to resist the itch, he began to scratch his arm where the insect had bitten. 

Incapaz de resistir la picazón, comenzó a rascar su brazo donde el insecto lo había picado.

to thumb
to thumb
[Verbo]

to press, move, or manipulate something using the thumb

pulsar con el pulgar, manipular con el pulgar

pulsar con el pulgar, manipular con el pulgar

Ex: He learned to thumb the touchscreen with precision, navigating through various applications on his phone. 

Aprendió a pulsar la pantalla táctil con precisión, navegando por varias aplicaciones en su teléfono.

to flick
to flick
[Verbo]

to move or propel something with a light, quick motion

deslizar, dar un golpecito

deslizar, dar un golpecito

Ex: She flicked the ball with her foot, sending it soaring into the air with a light touch. 

Ella golpeó ligeramente el balón con el pie, enviándolo a lo alto con un toque suave.

to claw
to claw
[Verbo]

to use nails to scratch, scrape, or dig

arañar, rascar

arañar, rascar

Ex: Startled by the noise, the cat reflexively clawed at the curtains, leaving tiny tears. 

Asustado por el ruido, el gato arañó instintivamente las cortinas, dejando pequeños desgarros.

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