nodding

• Descreve algo que se inclina ou balança suavemente, ou uma pessoa que acena com a cabeça em sinal de concordância ou por sono.

Describes something that is bending or swaying gently, or a person who is moving their head up and down in agreement or drowsiness.

1. Bending downwardC1formal

   Having branches or flower heads that droop or bend downward.

   Descaído

   • The nodding tulips in the garden looked delicate in the breeze.
   • Botanists identified the plant by its nodding flower heads.
   • The willow tree had nodding branches that touched the ground.

   Sinônimosbowedcernuousdroopingpendulousweeping

   Antônimoserectuprightvertical

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de abaixar e levantar levemente a cabeça, geralmente como gesto de concordância, aprovação, reconhecimento ou cumprimento.

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering and raising the head slightly, often as a gesture of agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.

1. Move head up and downA2formal

   To move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, or greeting.

   Acenar com a cabeça

   • She nodded her head in agreement.
   • He nodded to show he understood the instructions.
   • The teacher nodded at the student to continue.

   Sinônimosbobdip

   Antônimosshake

2. A2formal

   To make a slight downward movement of the head as a signal or gesture.

   Acenar com a cabeça

   • He nodded towards the door to indicate it was time to leave.
   • She nodded at the waiter to bring the bill.
   • The guard nodded for us to enter the building.

   Sinônimosgestureindicatemotionsignal

   Antônimosshake

3. Become drowsyB1informal

   To let your head drop forward when you are falling asleep, especially while sitting.

   Cochilar sentado

   • He nodded off during the boring lecture.
   • She was so tired she kept nodding at her desk.
   • The old man nodded in his armchair by the fire.

   Sinônimosdozedrowse

Variantes phrasalnod off