gesture in Portuguese
gesture in Portuguese is gesto, sinal, gesticular — gesture means a movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
gesture in Portuguese
gesto
An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
gesto
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
sinal
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
gesticular
What does "gesture" mean?
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noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
"He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture."
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noun An action done for its symbolic value, especially to show goodwill or attitude, rather than for practical effect.
"Bringing flowers was a kind gesture after the funeral."
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verb To move the hands or body to express or point something out.
"She gestured toward the exit without saying a word."
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gesture in a sentence
- He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture.
- She used hand gestures to help explain the directions.
- Bringing flowers was a kind gesture after the funeral.
- The company made a gesture of goodwill by refunding the fee.
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What is "gesture" in Portuguese?
"gesture" in Portuguese is gesto, sinal, gesticular. gesture means: A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
How do you use "gesture" in a sentence?
Example: "He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture." In Portuguese, "gesture" is gesto, sinal, gesticular.
Are there other ways to say "gesture" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "gesture": gesto, sinal, gesticular.
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