Verbos de Ação Manual - Verbos para usar os dedos e a palma da mão

to touch or strike something with a quick and light movement

tocar levemente, dar um toque

to touch or handle something using the fingers

tocar com os dedos, manipular com os dedos

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

aplaudir, bater palmas

to clap one's hands as a sign of approval

aplaudir, ovacionar

to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound

dar um tapa, bater

to touch or hit gently and repeatedly with an open hand

dar uma tapinha, bater levemente

to stroke or caress an animal as a gesture of care or attention

acariciar, afagar

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

acariciar, golpear

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

esfregar, friccionar

to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed

massagear, esfregar

to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner

modelar as mãos, formar uma concha com as mãos

to touch or handle something in a restless, absentminded, or often playful manner

brincar, mexer

to move or play with something in a nervous or absentminded manner

brincar com, mexer

to play with or handle something in a restless or idle manner, often with slight, repetitive movements

brincar com, tocar

to stretch one's hand or arm to touch, take, or connect with something or someone

estender a mão, alcançar

to stretch upwards and bring something down from a higher level

alcançar para baixo, pegar (algo) de um lugar alto

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

apontar, indicar

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

beliscar, apertar

to lightly touch or stroke a sensitive part of the body, causing a tingling or laughing sensation

fazer cócegas, acariciar

to hit a door, surface, etc. in a way to attract attention, especially expecting it to be opened

bater, knockar

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

tocar, bater levemente

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

coçar, arranhar

to press, move, or manipulate something using the thumb

pressionar com o dedão, manipular

to move or propel something with a light, quick motion

mexer rapidamente, dar um estalo

to use nails to scratch, scrape, or dig

arranhar, raspar