basic gesture
[/ˈbeɪsɪk ˈdʒɛstʃər/]
nounpl: basic gestures
gesto básico
1. A simple, fundamental hand or body movement used to communicate meaning or emotion without words
Pointing is a basic gesture that children learn early in development.
Apontar é um gesto básico que as crianças aprendem no início do desenvolvimento.
2. An elementary movement or signal in sign language or physical communication
The basic gesture for 'hello' in sign language involves moving your hand in front of your face.
O gesto básico para 'olá' em linguagem de sinais envolve mover sua mão na frente do rosto.
3. A fundamental or minimal physical movement expressing courtesy, agreement, or sentiment
A handshake is a basic gesture of respect in many Western cultures.
Um aperto de mão é um gesto básico de respeito em muitas culturas ocidentais.
In Brazilian culture, body language and gestures are essential to communication. Basic gestures like thumbs up, hand waves, and shoulder shrugs are widely understood. In the USA and English-speaking contexts, basic gestures are taught to children as part of early communication development and are fundamental to sign language education.
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