gesture

a movement of the hand, head, or body that expresses an idea or feeling without using words

gesto, ademán

Collocations a friendly gesture · make a gesture

• He made a gesture of farewell.

  Hizo un gesto de despedida.

an offer to do something, especially one that is generous or helpful

ofrecimiento, propuesta

Collocations a kind gesture · accept a gesture

• She made the generous gesture of paying for everyone's drinks.

  Ella hizo el generoso ofrecimiento de pagar las bebidas para todos.

to move your hand, head, or body to show an idea or feeling without using words

hacer un gesto, moverse

Collocations gesture with your hand · gesture to someone

• He gestured towards the door.

  Hizo un gesto hacia la puerta.

to offer to do something, especially in a generous or helpful way

ofrecer, proponer

Collocations gesture an invitation · gesture help

• She gestured to the waiter for another drink.

  Ella hizo un gesto al camarero para que le trajera otra bebida.