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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Lenguaje corporal y gestos

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el lenguaje corporal y los gestos que son necesarios para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
to shrug
[Verbo]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

encogerse de hombros

encogerse de hombros

Ex: When confronted about his whereabouts , he shrugged nonchalantly and replied , " I was just out for a walk . "Cuando se le preguntó sobre su paradero, se encogió **de hombros** con indiferencia y respondió: "Solo salí a caminar."
to wink
[Verbo]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

guiñar el ojo

guiñar el ojo

Ex: At the surprise party , everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .En la fiesta sorpresa, todos **guiñaron** para mantener el secreto de la celebración.
to grin
[Verbo]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sonreír abiertamente

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.
to flinch
[Verbo]

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

estremecerse

estremecerse

Ex: The unexpected fireworks display caused the dog to flinch and hide under the bed .La exhibición inesperada de fuegos artificiales hizo que el perro **se estremeciera** y se escondiera bajo la cama.
to pat
[Verbo]

to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance

dar palmaditas, acariciar suavemente

dar palmaditas, acariciar suavemente

Ex: The hiker paused to pat the loyal dog that faithfully accompanied him on the trail .El excursionista se detuvo para **acariciar** al perro leal que lo acompañaba fielmente en el sendero.
to salute
[Verbo]

to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness

saludar, hacer un saludo

saludar, hacer un saludo

Ex: As the train pulls into the station , the passengers eagerly salute their loved ones waiting on the platform .Mientras el tren llega a la estación, los pasajeros saludan con entusiasmo a sus seres queridos que esperan en el andén.

to slightly hit someone's fist with one's own as an act of celebration, greeting, or agreement

chocar con los puños

chocar con los puños

to chuckle
[Verbo]

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

reírse entre dientes, soltar una risita

reírse entre dientes, soltar una risita

Ex: The comedian 's clever wordplay had the audience chuckling throughout the performance .El ingenioso juego de palabras del comediante tuvo al público **riendo entre dientes** durante toda la actuación.
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: The student could n't hide his disgust and grimaced when he saw the grade on his test .
to beckon
[Verbo]

to gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

hacer señas, llamar con un gesto

hacer señas, llamar con un gesto

Ex: Tomorrow , the captain will likely beckon the crew to assemble on the deck for an important announcement .Mañana, el capitán probablemente **hará un gesto** a la tripulación para que se reúna en la cubierta para un anuncio importante.
to prance
[Verbo]

to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner

brincar, pavonearse

brincar, pavonearse

Ex: With a bouquet in hand , the bride and groom joyfully pranced down the aisle as a newly married couple , their happiness evident to all .Con un ramo en la mano, la novia y el novio **brincaron** alegremente por el pasillo como una pareja recién casada, su felicidad evidente para todos.

to lift a glass filled with a beverage, often as a gesture of celebration, honor, or well-wishing

Ex: We raised our glasses to celebrate our friend's promotion.

to use body language in order to pretend one is confident, brave, etc.

Ex: The dancer struck a series of dynamic poses, captivating the audience with their grace and agility.

to convey meaning or emphasize ideas through physical gestures or movements

gesticular

gesticular

Ex: Lost in a foreign city , he tried to gesticulate his questions to locals , hoping for understanding .Perdido en una ciudad extranjera, intentó **gesticular** sus preguntas a los locales, esperando comprensión.

to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery

hacer cara

hacer cara

Ex: They will pull faces at each other during the school assembly.
to nudge
[Verbo]

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

empujar suavemente, dar un codazo discreto

empujar suavemente, dar un codazo discreto

Ex: The dog affectionately nudged its owner 's hand , seeking attention and a possible treat .El perro **empujó** cariñosamente la mano de su dueño, buscando atención y un posible premio.
to crumple
[Verbo]

to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

arrugar, fruncir

arrugar, fruncir

Ex: Years of laughter and sun exposure had caused her once-smooth skin to crumple with fine lines .Años de risas y exposición al sol habían hecho que su piel una vez lisa **se arrugara** con líneas finas.
Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7)
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