Accademico IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Linguaggio del corpo e gesti

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

alzare (le spalle)

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

strizzare l’occhio, ammiccare

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sogghignare

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

indietreggiare, sobbalzare

to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance

stirare

to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness

salutare, greetare

to slightly hit someone's fist with one's own as an act of celebration, greeting, or agreement

pugno bump

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

ridere di soppiatto

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

fare smorfie

to gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

fare cenno, chiamare

to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner

saltellare, passaggiare

to lift a glass filled with a beverage, often as a gesture of celebration, honor, or well-wishing

to use body language in order to pretend one is confident, brave, etc.

to convey meaning or emphasize ideas through physical gestures or movements

gesticolare, fare gesti

to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery

fare una smorfia

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

gomitata

to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

rughe, corrugare