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physical gesture
[ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈdʒɛstʃər]
noun
pl: physical gestures
gesto físico
1.
A movement of the body or a part of the body intended to express an idea or emotion
A handshake is a physical gesture of greeting and respect.
Um aperto de mão é um gesto físico de saudação e respeito.
2.
A deliberate movement made to communicate something without words
The teacher used physical gestures to explain the concept to the students.
A professora usou gestos físicos para explicar o conceito aos alunos.
Synonyms
bodily movement
motion
physical movement
body language
sign
Antonyms
verbal communication
speech
silence
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gesto físico
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
gesto corporal
Alternative term emphasizing body movement
São Paulo
gesto físico
Standard usage
Portugal
gesto físico
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a gesture
gesture of goodwill
an expressive gesture
body language speaks louder than words
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