Académico IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Lenguaje corporal y gestos

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

encogerse de hombros

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

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sonreír abiertamente

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

estremecerse

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

acariciar, palmadear

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

saludar, greetear

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

chocar con los puños

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

reírse entre dientes, soltar una risita

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

hacer muecas

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

hacer señas, llamar

to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner

correr, brincar

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

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

to convey meaning or emphasize ideas through physical gestures or movements

gesticular

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

hacer cara

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

empujar suavemente, dar un codazo

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

arrugar, fruncir