nudge

• Sustantivo que designa un empujón suave, a menudo con el codo, para llamar la atención o dar una señal. También se usa figurativamente para referirse a un incentivo o sugerencia sutil que impulsa a alguien a actuar.

A noun referring to a slight push or shake, often given with the elbow to attract attention or signal something.

1. A gentle pushB1informal

   A light, often subtle push or prod, usually with an elbow or finger, to get someone's attention or encourage action.

   Empujón suave

   • She gave him a nudge under the table to remind him to speak.
   • A gentle nudge from his friend got him to join the conversation.
   • He felt a nudge on his shoulder and turned around.

   Sinónimoselbowjogpokeprodpushtap

   Antónimosjoltpullshove

• Verbo que designa la acción de empujar suavemente a alguien o algo, a menudo para llamar su atención, o de incitar sutilmente a alguien a hacer algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of gently pushing someone or something, often to attract attention or encourage action.

1. Push gentlyB1formal

   To push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to get their attention or to encourage them to move.

   Empujar suavemente

   • She nudged her friend to show him the celebrity.
   • He nudged the cat off the sofa with his foot.
   • The child nudged the toy across the table.

   Sinónimosbumpelbowjogpokeprodtap

   Antónimosjerkshoveshuntthrust

2. Encourage or promptB2informal

   To gently encourage or persuade someone to do something, often by repeated small actions or reminders.

   empujar suavemente

   • I had to nudge him to finish his homework.
   • She nudged her colleague to apply for the promotion.
   • The teacher nudged the shy student to participate in class.

   Sinónimoscoaxencouragemotivateprodpromptremindspururge

   Antónimosdeterdiscouragedissuade