How is the phrase un encogimiento de hombros translated from Spanish to English

Levantar los hombros para mostrar que no sabes algo.

Raising your shoulders to show you do not know.

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English translation
A shrug of the shoulders

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  • Respondió con un encogimiento de hombros. He answered with a shrug of the shoulders.

  • Un encogimiento de hombros fue su única respuesta. A shrug of the shoulders was her only reply.

  • ¿Eso fue un encogimiento de hombros o un asentimiento? Was that a shrug of the shoulders or a nod?

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FAQ about “un encogimiento de hombros”

How is “un encogimiento de hombros” translated from Spanish?
“un encogimiento de hombros” translates into English as “A shrug of the shoulders”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “un encogimiento de hombros” mean?
Meaning of “un encogimiento de hombros”: Levantar los hombros para mostrar que no sabes algo. In English — “A shrug of the shoulders”.
What part of speech is “un encogimiento de hombros”?
“un encogimiento de hombros” is a phrase.
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