lenguaje corporal
/lenɡwaxe koɾpoɾal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "body language" is translated into Spanish as lenguaje corporal.
lenguaje corporal refers to nonverbal communication by means of facial expressions, eye behavior, gestures, posture and the like.
Meaning: nonverbal communication by means of facial expressions, eye behavior, gestures, posture, and the like (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lenguaje (language) and corporal (bodily/pertaining to the body).
Which one should you use?
The term lenguaje no verbal is a common technical synonym used in academic or psychological contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun lenguaje is masculine, so it is preceded by the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/lenɡwaxe koɾpoɾal/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word lenguaje was not a direct inheritance from Latin but was borrowed from Old French or Old Occitan.
- In Spain, certain movements of the lenguaje corporal can completely change a sentence, such as a specific hand flick that can signal 'I don't know' or 'no idea' without saying a word.
- While lenguaje corporal is the general term, Spanish speakers often use the verb gesticular to describe someone who uses excessive hand movements while speaking.
Examples in context
- La voz no es suficiente, también queremos ver tu expresión facial y tu lenguaje corporal.The voice is not enough, we want also to see your facial expression and body language.This sentence shows how to express that facial expressions and lenguaje corporal are just as important as the voice.Tatoeba #1304302 by marcelostockle, translation #1303992 by al_ex_an_der
- El lenguaje corporal es un lenguaje que no encontrarás traducido en Tatoeba.Body language is a language you won't find translated in Tatoeba.This sentence uses lenguaje corporal to describe a type of language that is hard to translate.Tatoeba #665549 by darinmex, translation #665547 by darinmex
- Un apretón de manos firme con contacto visual transmite confianzaA firm handshake with eye contact conveys confidence.
- Arquear las cejas puede expresar sorpresa o escepticismoRaising your eyebrows can express surprise or skepticism.
- Puedes notar su nerviosismo por su lenguaje corporal.You can notice his nervousness by his body language.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a job interview.
- MateoFue una buena entrevista, ¿verdad?It was a good interview, right?
- LucíaSí, pero su lenguaje corporal era un poco extraño.Yes, but his body language was a bit strange.
- Mateo¿De verdad lo sentiste así?Did you really feel that way?
- LucíaSí, parecía muy incómodo.Yes, he seemed very uncomfortable.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corporal, lenguaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
