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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: The chef instructed the apprentice to carefully dab the brush in the sauce and gently coat the dish. 
to finger
to finger
[Verbo]

to touch or handle something using the fingers

tocar con los dedos, tantear

tocar con los dedos, tantear

Ex: She gently fingered the fabric to assess its texture. 
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 audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert. 
to applaud
to applaud
[Verbo]

to clap one's hands as a sign of approval

aplaudir

aplaudir

Ex: The attendees continued to applaud for several minutes to show their appreciation for the outstanding orchestra performance. 
to slap
to slap
[Verbo]

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

abofetear, golpear

abofetear, golpear

Ex: He couldn't believe it when she suddenly decided to slap him in the midst of their argument. 
to pat
to pat
[Verbo]

to touch or hit gently and repeatedly with an open hand

dar palmaditas, acariciar

dar palmaditas, acariciar

Ex: She decided to pat the dust off the old book before placing it on the shelf. 
to pet
to pet
[Verbo]

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

acariciar, mimar

acariciar, mimar

Ex: She pets her cat gently, enjoying the soothing purrs that follow. 
to stroke
to stroke
[Verbo]

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

acariciar

acariciar

Ex: She sat on the porch, enjoying the peaceful evening as she stroked her cat's soft fur. 
to rub
to rub
[Verbo]

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

frotar, masajear

frotar, masajear

Ex: She decided to rub the sore muscles on her shoulders after a long day at work. 
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: The spa therapist used aromatic oils to massage the client's back, promoting relaxation. 
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: She cupped her hands to catch the raindrops falling from the sky. 
to fiddle
to fiddle
[Verbo]

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

juguetear, manosear

juguetear, manosear

Ex: Unable to sit still during the meeting, he began to fiddle with a pen, tapping it rhythmically on the table. 
to twiddle
to twiddle
[Verbo]

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

juguetear, manipular nerviosamente

juguetear, manipular nerviosamente

Ex: Nervously awaiting the interview, she began to twiddle a pen between her fingers. 
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: The child sat quietly, content to toy with the small puzzle pieces in his hands. 
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: The child reached out to pet the friendly dog. 
to reach down

to stretch upwards and bring something down from a higher level

alcanzar hacia abajo, bajar

alcanzar hacia abajo, bajar

Ex: Shall I reach the book down from the top shelf for you? 
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: Last week, the lifeguard pointed to the safest area for swimming. 
to pinch
to pinch
[Verbo]

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

pellizcar, apretar

pellizcar, apretar

Ex: He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache. 
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 feather's soft touch was enough to tickle her, making her burst into laughter. 
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: She had to knock on the door to announce her arrival. 
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 drummer taps the snare drum softly during the ballad. 
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: She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation. 
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: The musician had to thumb the strings of the guitar to produce a specific chord. 
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 hair out of her eyes as she read the fine print. 
to claw
to claw
[Verbo]

to use nails to scratch, scrape, or dig

arañar, rascar

arañar, rascar

Ex: The cat tried to claw at the closed door, wanting to get inside. 
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