Spanish Conversation · Level 108
59 words
Spanish word
gesticular
Pronunciation
IPA/xestikuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbgesture
Example
Ella gesticuló hacia la puerta.
She gestured toward the door.
More examples
Durante la presentación, ella gesticuló exageradamente para captar la atención.
During the presentation she gesticulated excessively to attract attention.
Core concept
Lively physical signaling with hands or body to communicate an idea.
Common phrases
gesticular al hablar
gesture while speaking
gesticular exageradamente
gesticulate excessively
Similar words
indicar: Shows or communicates something using a sign, mark, or deliberate signal.
señalar: Points to a person or object with a finger or hand to indicate its position.
Definition in Spanish
Comunicar algo mediante gestos o movimientos del cuerpo como apoyo o sustituto de la palabra hablada.
Word origin
Built on Latin gestus 'gesture' with the frequentative formation gesticulāre, reflecting lively or repeated signaling motions.
Usage tips
- Related to the noun gesto but usually implies larger, communicative movements, while hacer un gesto often means a small facial or brief signal.
Other meanings
- signalverb
Related words
- gesticulacióngesticulationnoun
- gesticuladorgesticulatornoun