Acadêmico IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Posturas e Posições

to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape

arcar, curvar

to incline or lean in a particular direction

incluir, inclinar

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

avançar, largar

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

agachar, squat

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

enrolar, curvar-se

to unwind, release, or straighten something that has been wound into a spiral or twisted shape

desenrolar, libertar

to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure

apoiar, sustentar

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

colocar, enfiar

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

montar, estar em cima de

to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.

espalhar, estender-se

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

inclinar-se, agachar-se

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

agachar-se, sentar em cunha

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

curvar-se, inclinar-se

to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

desmoronar, sentar-se pesadamente

to settle or nestle closely and comfortably, especially for warmth or affection

acolher, aninhar-se

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

enrolar, dobrar

to sit, walk, or stand lazily with a downward head and rounded shoulders

encurvar-se, desabar

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

esfregar, encostar afetuosamente