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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Apariencia

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la apariencia, como "gesture", "underweight", "skinny", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
figure
[Sustantivo]

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing

figura

figura

Ex: Despite societal pressures to conform to a figure, it 's important to embrace and love your body regardless of its shape or size .
gesture
[Sustantivo]

a movement of the hands, face, or head that indicates a specific meaning

gesto

gesto

posture
[Sustantivo]

the position that one's body is in, while sitting or standing

postura

postura

expression
[Sustantivo]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

expresión

expresión

Ex: The child ’s expression upon seeing the puppy was truly heartwarming .
to wear
[Verbo]

to have a particular style of hair, beard, or mustache

llevar, usar

llevar, usar

Ex: He likes wear his hair long .
wrinkle
[Sustantivo]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

arruga

arruga

Ex: wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .
wig
[Sustantivo]

a piece of natural or synthetic hair that is worn on the head

peluca

peluca

Ex: wig flew off her head in the strong wind , revealing her natural hair underneath .
upright
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back

derecho

derecho

Ex: upright silhouette cut against the sunset .
underweight
[Adjetivo]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

de peso más bajo que el normal

de peso más bajo que el normal

Ex: Many fashion models face pressure to maintain underweight appearance to fit industry standards .
overweight
[Adjetivo]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

con sobrepeso

con sobrepeso

tan
[Sustantivo]

darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun

bronceado, moreno

bronceado, moreno

Ex: A tan can often be a sign of a relaxing summer vacation .
sunburned
[Adjetivo]

(of skin) reddened or inflamed by being overly exposed to the sunlight

quemado, quemado por el sol

quemado, quemado por el sol

alike
[Adjetivo]

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

parecido

parecido

Ex: The grandfather shared alike traits with his grandson , from their mannerisms to their taste in music .
stunning
[Adjetivo]

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

striking
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: He had striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .
slender
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

delgado

delgado

Ex: slender fingers delicately traced the contours of the sculpture , admiring its intricate details .
skinny
[Adjetivo]

having a very low amount of body fat

flaco

flaco

Ex: She preferred wearing loose clothing to hide skinny frame .
shoulder-length
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) long in a way that reaches down the shoulders

hasta los hombros, a la altura de los hombros

hasta los hombros, a la altura de los hombros

Ex: Many people shoulder-length hair for its versatility .
muscular
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

musculoso

musculoso

Ex: muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .
obese
[Adjetivo]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obeso

obeso

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .
cosmetics
[Sustantivo]

any type of substance that one puts on one's skin, particularly the face, to make it look more attractive

cosmético

cosmético

Ex: She enjoys experimenting with cosmetics and trends .
to dye
[Verbo]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

teñir

teñir

Ex: Some people prefer dye their gray hair instead of leaving it natural .
to curl
[Verbo]

to shape something into a spiral or coiled pattern

rizar, encrespar

rizar, encrespar

Ex: With precision , the curled the vines around the arbor for a picturesque effect .
awkward
[Adjetivo]

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

poco elegante, torpe

poco elegante, torpe

Ex: The toddler 's first steps awkward and unsteady as he wobbled across the room .
to blush
[Verbo]

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

ruborizarse, sonrojarse

ruborizarse, sonrojarse

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 grinning throughout the performance .
facial
[Adjetivo]

relating to the face or its appearance

facial, de la cara

facial, de la cara

Ex: Regular cleansing is essential for maintaining facial skin .
hideous
[Adjetivo]

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

espantoso, horrible

espantoso, horrible

Ex: The creature emerging from the swamp hideous, with slimy tentacles and jagged teeth .
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 , winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .
chubby
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

rechoncho

rechoncho

Ex: Despite chubby appearance , he was active and enjoyed outdoor activities with his family .
freckle
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun

peca

peca

Ex: With each summer , freckles seemed to multiply , a reminder of the sunny days spent playing outside .
pimple
[Sustantivo]

a small red swelling on the skin, especially on the face

grano, espinilla

grano, espinilla

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