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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 write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

garabatear

garabatear

Ex: In the rush to take notes , he would scribble the key points , making it challenging to decipher later .

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

anotar

anotar

Ex: During the book club discussion , members annotate passages with thoughts and questions .

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

transcribir, anotar

transcribir, anotar

Ex: The researcher spent transcribing handwritten historical documents into a digital format for archival purposes .
to compose
[Verbo]

to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

escribir

escribir

Ex: In the quiet library , she sat down compose a thoughtful letter to her long-lost friend .
to wrest
[Verbo]

to take something out of someone's hand usually by force

arrebatar

arrebatar

Ex: The thief attempted wrest the purse from the woman 's grasp .
to clutch
[Verbo]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

agarrar, asir

agarrar, asir

Ex: The detective clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .
to snatch
[Verbo]

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

agarrar, arrancar

agarrar, arrancar

Ex: In the market , shoppers rushed snatch the last items on sale .
to caress
[Verbo]

to touch in a gentle and loving way

acariciar, rozar

acariciar, rozar

Ex: The elderly couple held hands and caressed each other 's fingers .
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

picar, empujar

picar, empujar

Ex: The curious child could n't resist the urge prod the strange object with a stick .
to pelt
[Verbo]

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

apedrear, bombardear

apedrear, bombardear

Ex: In the heat of the battle , soldiers pelted with arrows from the enemy archers .
to wring
[Verbo]

to press and twist something forcibly

retorcer, exprimir

retorcer, exprimir

Ex: The child 's constant pulling threatened wring the stuffed toy out of shape .
to sketch
[Verbo]

to produce an elementary and quick drawing of someone or something

bosquejar, esbozar

bosquejar, esbozar

Ex: The designer is sketching several ideas for the new logo.
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 glass etched a beautiful design onto the transparent surface .
to patch
[Verbo]

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

parchar, reparar

parchar, reparar

Ex: Using a sewing machine , it 's easy patch small fabric imperfections .

to combine different elements together intricately or harmoniously

entretejer, tejer conjuntamente

entretejer, tejer conjuntamente

Ex: The teacher 's interweaves theoretical concepts with practical applications to enhance student understanding .

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

entretejer, trenzar

entretejer, trenzar

Ex: The vines seemed to intertwine, forming a lush and intricate pattern along the garden fence .
to pluck
[Verbo]

to gently pull with a quick, sharp motion

arrancar, picar

arrancar, picar

Ex: To remove a stray thread , she pluck it with tweezers .
to fling
[Verbo]

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

arrojar, lanzar

arrojar, lanzar

Ex: In a burst of joy , flings her arms around her friend in a warm hug .
to thrust
[Verbo]

to push an object or person with considerable strength and speed

empujar, impulsar

empujar, impulsar

Ex: To clear a path , the construction thrust the bulldozer through the dense underbrush .
to scrub
[Verbo]

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

fregar, restregar

fregar, restregar

Ex: After a day of gardening , scrubs her hands to remove soil and stains .
to stroke
[Verbo]

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

acariciar

acariciar

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian stroked its back while examining it .
to yank
[Verbo]

to pull something with a sudden and powerful motion

tirar, arrear

tirar, arrear

Ex: Excited by the bite , yanked the fishing rod to hook the fish .
to flick
[Verbo]

to move or propel something with a light, quick motion

mover con un golpe ligero, dar un toque rápido

mover con un golpe ligero, dar un toque rápido

Ex: The flicked his wand , and a shower of sparks erupted from its tip .
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

empujar suavemente, dar un codazo

Ex: The dog nudged its owner 's hand , seeking attention and a possible treat .
to tweak
[Verbo]

to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch

pellizcar, retocar

pellizcar, retocar

Ex: As a prank , he tweaks the back of his friend 's arm , causing laughter in the room .
to squeeze
[Verbo]

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

estrujar, apretar

estrujar, apretar

Ex: The chef demonstrated how squeeze the garlic cloves to extract their flavor for the dish .
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