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    Gestos (en. Gestures)

    ˈxestos

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movements that communicate a message or emotion.
    His gestures were very expressive during the presentation.
    Sus gestos eran muy expresivos durante la presentación.
    Actions or signals that substitute or complement words.
    Gestures can be as important as verbal language.
    Los gestos pueden ser tan importantes como el lenguaje verbal.
    Symbolic acts that represent a commitment or desire.
    He made a peace gesture by raising his hands.
    Hizo un gesto de paz al levantar las manos.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'gestus', which means 'action, movement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greeting gesture
    Movement performed to greet someone.
    gesto de saludo
    to make a gesture
    To perform a symbolic or significant action.
    hacer un gesto
    gesture of gratitude
    Movement that expresses gratitude.
    gesto de agradecimiento

    Related Words

    mime
    The art of expressing emotions through gestures.
    mímica
    expression
    Manifestation of feelings or thoughts through the face or body.
    expresión
    non-verbal communication
    Interaction that takes place without the use of words.
    comunicación no verbal

    Slang Meanings

    Gesture that indicates disapproval.
    He made a hand gesture that made it clear he did not agree.
    Hizo un gesto con la mano que dejó en claro que no estaba de acuerdo.
    Gesture between friends that signifies complicity.
    We looked at each other and made a gesture that meant we were in this together.
    Nos miramos y hicimos un gesto que significaba que estábamos juntos en esto.