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gesture in Spanish

gesture in Spanish is gesto, atención, detalle — gesture means a movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.

gesture in Spanish

gesto
noun
An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
atención
noun
An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
detalle
noun
An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
gesto
noun
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
ademán
noun
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
amague
noun
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
gestear
verb

What does "gesture" mean?

  1. noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
    "He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture."
  2. 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."
  3. 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 Spanish?

"gesture" in Spanish is gesto, atención, detalle. 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 Spanish, "gesture" is gesto, atención, detalle.

Are there other ways to say "gesture" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "gesture": gesto, atención, detalle, ademán, amague, gestear.

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