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gesto corporal

[ˈʒɛs.tu koɾ.poˈɾaw]
nounmasculinepl: gestos corporais
body gesture
1. A movement or position of the body, or part of it, that expresses a feeling, intention, or idea
The dancer's body gestures conveyed emotions without words.
Os gestos corporais do dançarino transmitiam emoções sem palavras.
2. Physical movement used in communication or expression, often part of non-verbal communication
His aggressive body gesture made everyone uncomfortable.
Seu gesto corporal agressivo deixou todos desconfortáveis.
Synonyms
gestomovimento corporallinguagem corporalpostura

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gesto corporal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
gesto corporal
Common in urban and formal contexts
Portugal
gesto corporal
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

linguagem corporal
gesto de simpatia
gesto de desaprovação
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