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    Ademán (en. Gesture)

    /a.ðeˈman/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Gestures or movements that accompany speech to emphasize or complement an idea.
    He made a gesture with his hand for her to come closer.
    Hizo un ademán con la mano para que se acercara.
    Actions that are performed to impress or convey a non-verbal message.
    His gesture of rejection was clear during the discussion.
    Su ademán de rechazo fue claro durante la discusión.
    External display of a feeling or intention.
    His gesture was one of sadness upon hearing the news.
    Su ademán era de tristeza al escuchar la noticia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ademán', related to 'ad- manus', meaning 'towards the hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make a gesture
    To perform a gesture to indicate or communicate something.
    hacer un ademán
    a gesture of surprise
    A gesture that expresses amazement or disbelief.
    un ademán de sorpresa
    conjugation of ademán with words
    Use of gestures alongside speech to emphasize.
    conyugación de ademán con palabras
    gesture of apology
    A movement that expresses regret or appreciation.
    ademán de disculpa

    Related Words

    gesture
    Movement of a part of the body that expresses an idea or emotion.
    gesto
    sign
    Indication or signal given through a gesture.
    seña
    body language
    The way an emotion is communicated through the body.
    expresión corporal

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial meaning of 'ademán' used in informal situations.
    When he said that, his gesture was very sarcastic.
    Cuando dijo eso, su ademán fue muy sarcástico.
    Use of 'ademán' in a context of exaggeration.
    You didn't need to make such a big gesture for them to understand.
    No necesitabas hacer un ademán tan grande para que lo entendieran.