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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Apariencia Física

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la apariencia física, como "acne", "brunette", "dowdy", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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acne
[Sustantivo]

a skin condition in which small red spots appear on the face or the neck, mainly affecting teenagers

acné

acné

birthmark
[Sustantivo]

a brownish or reddish mark that some people have on their skin since they are born

marca de nacimiento

marca de nacimiento

callus
[Sustantivo]

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

callo

callo

Ex: He treated his calluses with a special cream to keep his hands smooth .Trató sus **callos** con una crema especial para mantener sus manos suaves.
dimple
[Sustantivo]

a small hollow place in the flesh, especially one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles

hoyuelo

hoyuelo

mole
[Sustantivo]

a small dark brown spot or lump on the skin

lunar

lunar

albino
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal born with no pigment, which is a genetic condition that can turn the skin and hair white and the eyes pink

albino

albino

adonis
[Sustantivo]

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

adonis

adonis

brunette
[Sustantivo]

a person, usually a woman, with dark brown hair and white skin

morena

morena

redhead
[Sustantivo]

(sometimes offensive) someone who has reddish hair

pelirrojo

pelirrojo

unkempt
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

despeinado

despeinado

Ex: He appeared at the meeting with unkempt hair , looking like he ’d overslept .Apareció en la reunión con el pelo **despeinado**, como si hubiera dormido demasiado.
supple
[Adjetivo]

flexible and able to move smoothly and gracefully

flexible, ágil

flexible, ágil

Ex: The yoga instructor 's movements were supple and fluid .Los movimientos del instructor de yoga eran **flexibles** y fluidos.
stocky
[Adjetivo]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

bajo y fornido

bajo y fornido

Ex: Despite his stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .A pesar de su estatura **robusta**, se movía con una agilidad sorprendente en la cancha de baloncesto.
balding
[Adjetivo]

beginning to lose hair and become bald

medio calvo

medio calvo

dreamy
[Adjetivo]

very attractive or beautiful

atractivo

atractivo

Ex: He looked especially dreamy in his tailored suit at the wedding.Lucía especialmente **soñador** en su traje a medida en la boda.
dowdy
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman) unfashionable, unattractive, or lacking in style and elegance, often due to outdated clothing choices or a conservative appearance

pasado de moda

pasado de moda

Ex: She was determined to shed her dowdy image and embrace a more modern and stylish look .Estaba decidida a deshacerse de su imagen **pasada de moda** y adoptar un aspecto más moderno y elegante.
gross
[Adjetivo]

fat in an unattractive way

craso

craso

Ex: The woman 's gross size made it difficult for her to fit into standard chairs or clothing .El tamaño **grosero** de la mujer hacía difícil que encajara en sillas o ropa estándar.
languid
[Adjetivo]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

lánguido

lánguido

Ex: The heat of the afternoon made everyone move in a languid, unhurried manner .
luscious
[Adjetivo]

sexually attractive and very seductive

seductor, atractivo

seductor, atractivo

Ex: The actress was known for her luscious charm , captivating the audience with every scene .La actriz era conocida por su encanto **lujurioso**, cautivando a la audiencia con cada escena.
photogenic
[Adjetivo]

describing someone who looks attractive in photographs or on film

fotogénico

fotogénico

punky
[Adjetivo]

having an appearance or attitude that is characteristic of people who play punk music

punki

punki

ravishing
[Adjetivo]

extremely attractive and pleasing

deslumbrante, cautivador

deslumbrante, cautivador

Ex: The ravishing actress graced the magazine cover, her stunning features highlighted perfectly by the photographer.La actriz **deslumbrante** adornó la portada de la revista, sus impresionantes rasgos perfectamente resaltados por el fotógrafo.
dainty
[Adjetivo]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

delicado, refinado

delicado, refinado

Ex: The dainty ballerina danced across the stage, her movements light and ethereal.La **delicada** bailarina bailó por el escenario, sus movimientos ligeros y etéreos.
shaggy
[Adjetivo]

(of hair or fur) long, untidy and thick

greñudo, enmarañado

greñudo, enmarañado

Ex: The shaggy mane of the lion made it appear both majestic and wild .La **melena desgreñada** del león lo hacía parecer a la vez majestuoso y salvaje.
shaven
[Adjetivo]

with the hair removed from the head or the face by shaving

afeitado, rapado

afeitado, rapado

to trim
[Verbo]

to cut beard, hair, or fur in a neat and orderly manner

recortar

recortar

Ex: The dog groomer used scissors to carefully trim the fur around the paws , giving the pet a clean and well-groomed look .El peluquero canino usó tijeras para **recortar** cuidadosamente el pelaje alrededor de las patas, dando a la mascota un aspecto limpio y bien arreglado.
hairdo
[Sustantivo]

the way in which someone's hair is arranged

peinado

peinado

bun
[Sustantivo]

a hairstyle in which The hair is pulled back from the face, twisted, and coiled on top

moño

moño

Ex: For the wedding , the stylist created a loose bun adorned with flowers .Para la boda, el estilista creó un **moño** suelto adornado con flores.
bang
[Sustantivo]

(plural) the front part of someone's hair cut in a way that hangs across their forehead

flequillo

flequillo

braid
[Sustantivo]

a length of hair formed by twisting three or more bands of hair together

trenza

trenza

frizzy
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) having a lot of small tight curls that are neither smooth nor shiny

crespo, ensortijado

crespo, ensortijado

Ex: The woman 's frizzy hair was difficult to manage , requiring frequent detangling .
to smirk
[Verbo]

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sonreír con suficiencia

sonreír con suficiencia

Ex: The villain in the movie smirked as his evil plot unfolded .
sneer
[Sustantivo]

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

mueca

mueca

to squint
[Verbo]

to have eyes that are pointed in different directions

bizquear, estar bizco

bizquear, estar bizco

Ex: The child squints when looking at objects far away, a common behavior for those who are cross-eyed.El niño **bizquea** al mirar objetos lejanos, un comportamiento común en aquellos que son bizcos.
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