Academic IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Limbajul corpului și gesturile

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

a ridica umerii, a fi indiferent

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

clipește, clipit

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

a zâmbi pe larg, a zâmbi din ureche în ureche

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

a se retrage, a tresări

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

mângâia, pati

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

saluta, întâmpina

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

a ciocni pumnul, a se lovi cu pumnul

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

cocota, zâmbi

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

a se încrunta, a face o musiță

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

face semn, chemare

to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner

sări, a merge cu fior

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

gesticula, a face gesturi

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

a împinge ușor, a da o ghiont

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

căprui, a se strânge