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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Acciones Manuales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con acciones manuales, como "arrancar", "acariciar", "componer", etc., que te ayudarán a superar tus ACTs.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
to scribble

to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

garabatear

garabatear

Ex: In the margin of his notebook, he would often scribble random thoughts and ideas during lectures. 

En el margen de su cuaderno, a menudo garabateaba pensamientos e ideas aleatorias durante las clases.

to annotate

to add notes that explain or comment on something, such as a text, document, or image

anotar

anotar

Ex: The editor took the time to annotate the manuscript, offering suggestions for improvement. 

El editor se tomó el tiempo para anotar el manuscrito, ofreciendo sugerencias para mejorarlo.

to transcribe

to record spoken words, notes, or any information in a written form

transcribir, anotar

transcribir, anotar

Ex: The court reporter diligently transcribed the witness's testimony during the trial. 

El taquígrafo transcribió diligentemente el testimonio del testigo durante el juicio.

to compose
to compose
[Verbo]

to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

escribir

escribir

Ex: The author worked diligently to compose a gripping mystery novel that kept readers on the edge of their seats. 

El autor trabajó diligentemente para componer una novela de misterio emocionante que mantuvo a los lectores al borde de sus asientos.

to wrest
to wrest
[Verbo]

to forcibly pull or take something, often from someone's grasp

arrebatar

arrebatar

Ex: She had to wrest the truth from his evasive answers. 

Ella tuvo que arrancar la verdad de sus respuestas evasivas.

to clutch
to clutch
[Verbo]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

agarrar, asir

agarrar, asir

Ex: Trying to prevent the papers from scattering, she clutched them tightly in her hands. 

Intentando evitar que los papeles se dispersaran, los agarró con fuerza en sus manos.

to snatch
to snatch
[Verbo]

to quickly take or grab something, often with a sudden motion

arrebatar, agarrar

arrebatar, agarrar

Ex: The child eagerly tried to snatch the colorful balloon floating above their reach. 

El niño intentó con entusiasmo arrebatar el globo colorido que flotaba fuera de su alcance.

to caress
to caress
[Verbo]

to touch in a gentle and loving way

acariciar, mimar

acariciar, mimar

Ex: In a moment of intimacy, they caressed each other's hands. 

En un momento de intimidad, se acariciaron las manos.

to prod
to prod
[Verbo]

to jab or poke a person or thing with a finger, stick, or other pointed object to get their attention or make them do something

empujar, estimular

empujar, estimular

Ex: He gave her a gentle prod to remind her to respond to the question. 

Le dio un suave empujón para recordarle que respondiera a la pregunta.

to pelt
to pelt
[Verbo]

to vigorously and continuously throw objects, often with force or intensity

apedrear, bombardear

apedrear, bombardear

Ex: Kids playfully pelted each other with snowballs during the winter recess. 

Los niños se lanzaron alegremente bolas de nieve durante el recreo de invierno.

to wring
to wring
[Verbo]

to press and twist something forcibly

retorcer, escurrir

retorcer, escurrir

Ex: In frustration, he couldn't help but wring the paper in his hands. 

En su frustración, no pudo evitar retorcer el papel en sus manos.

to sketch
to sketch
[Verbo]

to produce an elementary and quick drawing of someone or something

bosquejar, esbozar

bosquejar, esbozar

Ex: The artist sketches the architectural details of the building before starting the final artwork. 

El artista boceta los detalles arquitectónicos del edificio antes de comenzar la obra final.

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 patch
to patch
[Verbo]

to repair by applying a piece of material to cover a hole or damage

remendar, parchar

remendar, parchar

Ex: She decided to patch the worn-out area on the sofa with a matching material. 

Ella decidió remendar la zona desgastada del sofá con un material a juego.

to interweave

to combine different elements together intricately or harmoniously

entrelazar, tejer

entrelazar, tejer

Ex: The filmmaker interweaves different storylines to form a complex and captivating movie. 

El cineasta entrelaza diferentes tramas para formar una película compleja y cautivadora.

to intertwine

to twist or weave together, creating a complex and interconnected structure

entrelazar, enredar

entrelazar, enredar

Ex: The dance performance featured intricate movements, with the dancers' bodies intertwining gracefully. 

La actuación de danza presentó movimientos intrincados, con los cuerpos de los bailarines entrelazándose con gracia.

to pluck
to pluck
[Verbo]

to gently pull with a quick, sharp motion

arrancar, desplumar

arrancar, desplumar

Ex: In the morning, she would pluck a few leaves from the mint plant for tea. 

Por la mañana, ella arrancaba unas cuantas hojas de la planta de menta para el té.

to fling
to fling
[Verbo]

to throw something forcefully and suddenly, often in a less controlled way

arrojar, lanzar

arrojar, lanzar

Ex: Frustrated with the tangled fishing line, he flung it into the water. 

Frustrado con la línea de pesca enredada, la lanzó al agua.

to thrust
to thrust
[Verbo]

to push an object or person with considerable strength and speed

empujar con fuerza, clavar

empujar con fuerza, clavar

Ex: In the emergency, the lifeguard swiftly thrust the rescue buoy toward the struggling swimmer. 

En la emergencia, el salvavidas empujó rápidamente el flotador de rescate hacia el nadador en apuros.

to scrub
to scrub
[Verbo]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

fregar, restregar

fregar, restregar

Ex: He scrubs the outdoor patio furniture to remove dirt and grime. 

Él restriega los muebles de patio al aire libre para eliminar la suciedad y la mugre.

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 yank
to yank
[Verbo]

to pull something with a sudden and powerful motion

tirar bruscamente, arrancar

tirar bruscamente, arrancar

Ex: Reacting swiftly, the parent yanked the child away from the oncoming traffic. 

Reaccionando con rapidez, el padre arrancó al niño del tráfico que se acercaba.

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 nudge
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: Yesterday, she discreetly nudged him to remind him of their lunch appointment. 

Ayer, ella le dio un codazo discretamente para recordarle su cita de almuerzo.

to tweak
to tweak
[Verbo]

to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch

pellizcar, pellizcar suavemente

pellizcar, pellizcar suavemente

Ex: During the group photo, they playfully tweaked each other's cheeks, creating a lighthearted moment. 

Durante la foto grupal, se pellizcaron juguetonamente las mejillas, creando un momento alegre.

to squeeze
to squeeze
[Verbo]

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

apretar, exprimir

apretar, exprimir

Ex: The toddler attempted to squeeze the toothpaste onto the toothbrush independently. 

El niño pequeño intentó exprimir la pasta de dientes en el cepillo de dientes por sí mismo.

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