Treinamento Geral IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Linguagem Corporal e Gestos

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

dar de ombros, não se importar

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

piscadela, piscadear

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sorrir amplamente, sorrir de orelha a orelha

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

recuar, estremecer

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

acariciar, dar um tapinha

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

cumprimentar, saluvar

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

bater de punho, fazer um soco leve

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

rir baixinho, sorrir discretamente

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

grimacear, fazer uma careta

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

acenar, chamar

to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner

saltar, pular

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

gesticular, fazer gestos

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

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

empurrar suavemente, dar um empurrão leve

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

amassar, rugas