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nod in Spanish

nod in Spanish is ademán, cabezada, sombrerazo — nod means to move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.

nod in Spanish

ademán
noun
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
cabezada
noun
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
sombrerazo
noun
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
venia
noun
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
cabecear
verb
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
asentir
verb
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
cabecear
verb
(intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.

What does "nod" mean?

  1. verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
    "She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions."
  2. verb To let the head droop as one starts to fall asleep.
    "By the third hour of the lecture, half the class was nodding off."
  3. noun The gesture of moving the head up and down, showing agreement or greeting.
    "He gave a nod of approval."
  4. noun A brief mention or reference to something.
    "The film includes a subtle nod to the original book."
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nod in a sentence

  • She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions.
  • He gave a quick nod as he walked past.
  • By the third hour of the lecture, half the class was nodding off.
  • He gave a nod of approval.

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What is "nod" in Spanish?

"nod" in Spanish is ademán, cabezada, sombrerazo. nod means: To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.

How do you use "nod" in a sentence?

Example: "She nodded to confirm she understood the instructions." In Spanish, "nod" is ademán, cabezada, sombrerazo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "nod": ademán, cabezada, sombrerazo, venia, cabecear, asentir.

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