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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 certain figure, it 's important to embrace and love your body regardless of its shape or size .A pesar de las presiones sociales para ajustarse a una cierta **figura**, es importante aceptar y amar tu cuerpo sin importar su forma o tamaño.
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 joyful expression upon seeing the puppy was truly heartwarming .La **expresión** alegre del niño al ver el cachorro fue realmente conmovedora.
to wear
[Verbo]

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

llevar, lucir

llevar, lucir

Ex: He likes to wear his hair long .A él le gusta **llevar** el pelo largo.
wrinkle
[Sustantivo]

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

arruga

arruga

Ex: The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .El **pliegue** en su camisa era apenas perceptible, pero lo planchó rápidamente antes de la reunión.
wig
[Sustantivo]

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

peluca

peluca

Ex: The wig flew off her head in the strong wind , revealing her natural hair underneath .La **peluca** se voló de su cabeza con el viento fuerte, revelando su cabello natural debajo.
upright
[Adjetivo]

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

derecho

derecho

Ex: His upright silhouette cut against the sunset .Su silueta **erguida** se recortaba contra el atardecer.
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: Being underweight can lead to various health complications such as weakened immune system and nutritional deficiencies.Estar **bajo de peso** puede llevar a varias complicaciones de salud como un sistema inmunológico debilitado y deficiencias nutricionales.
overweight
[Adjetivo]

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

con sobrepeso

con sobrepeso

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .Muchas personas luchan por perder peso una vez que se vuelven **con sobrepeso** debido a hábitos alimenticios poco saludables.
tan
[Sustantivo]

darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun

bronceado, moreno

bronceado, moreno

Ex: A good tan can often be a sign of a relaxing summer vacation .Un buen **bronceado** a menudo puede ser señal de unas vacaciones de verano relajantes.
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 many alike traits with his grandson , from their mannerisms to their taste in music .El abuelo compartía muchos rasgos **similares** con su nieto, desde sus gestos hasta su gusto por la música.
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The movie 's special effects were so stunning that they felt almost real .Los efectos especiales de la película eran tan **impresionantes** que parecían casi reales.
striking
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .Tenía una apariencia **llamativa** con su alta estatura y tatuajes distintivos, lo que lo hacía inolvidable.
slender
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

delgado

delgado

Ex: Her slender fingers delicately traced the contours of the sculpture , admiring its intricate details .Sus dedos **delgados** trazaron delicadamente los contornos de la escultura, admirando sus intrincados detalles.
skinny
[Adjetivo]

having a very low amount of body fat

flaco

flaco

Ex: The skinny teenager was mistaken for being much younger than her actual age .La adolescente **flaca** fue confundida por ser mucho más joven que su edad real.
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 prefer shoulder-length hair for its versatility .Mucha gente prefiere el cabello **hasta los hombros** por su versatilidad.
muscular
[Adjetivo]

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

musculoso

musculoso

Ex: Her muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .Su espalda **musculosa** ondeaba con fuerza mientras levantaba las cajas pesadas sin esfuerzo.
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 .Los niños **obesos** tienen un mayor riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas más adelante en la vida.
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 new cosmetics and trends .A ella le gusta experimentar con nuevos **cosméticos** y tendencias.
to dye
[Verbo]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

teñir

teñir

Ex: Some people prefer to dye their gray hair instead of leaving it natural .Algunas personas prefieren **teñir** su cabello gris en lugar de dejarlo natural.
to curl
[Verbo]

to shape something into a spiral or coiled pattern

rizar, encrespar

rizar, encrespar

Ex: With precision , the gardener curled the vines around the arbor for a picturesque effect .Con precisión, el jardinero **enrolló** las vides alrededor del cenador para un efecto pintoresco.
awkward
[Adjetivo]

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

poco elegante, torpe

poco elegante, torpe

Ex: The toddler 's first steps were 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

Ex: He blushed with embarrassment during the presentation .Él se **sonrojó** de vergüenza durante la presentación.
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.
facial
[Adjetivo]

relating to the face or its appearance

facial, del rostro

facial, del rostro

Ex: The facial muscles allow for movements such as smiling and frowning.Los músculos **faciales** permiten movimientos como sonreír y fruncir el ceño.
hideous
[Adjetivo]

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

espantoso, horrible

espantoso, horrible

Ex: The creature emerging from the swamp was hideous, with slimy tentacles and jagged teeth .La criatura que emergía del pantano era **horrenda**, con tentáculos viscosos y dientes afilados.
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.
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 his chubby appearance , he was active and enjoyed outdoor activities with his family .A pesar de su apariencia **regordete**, era activo y disfrutaba de las actividades al aire libre con su familia.
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 , his freckles seemed to multiply , a reminder of the sunny days spent playing outside .Con cada verano, sus **pecas** parecían multiplicarse, un recordatorio de los días soleados pasados jugando afuera.
pimple
[Sustantivo]

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

grano, espinilla

grano, espinilla

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