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Video examples of Spanish gestures with explanations

The Art of Expression: Body Language Insights for Spanish Speakers: Video examples of Spanish gestures with explanations
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Here are some video examples of Spanish gestures with explanations:

  1. Spanish hand gestures explained with examples in a video by Canguro English that covers nonverbal communication in Spanish culture [YouTube video, 2016]. 1

  2. A 16-minute video titled “Spanish Gestures that surprise every American” that explains multiple common Spanish hand gestures with phrases in Spanish and their meanings, including “Lo pillas,” “A dos velas” (meaning “I’m broke”), “Me piro,” and more [YouTube video, 2025]. 2

  3. A video on Happy Hour Spanish website teaching several typical Spanish gestures like “caradura” (cheeky person), gestures indicating a crowded place, and “you get it?”. 3

  4. Another YouTube video titled “5 Spanish Hand Gestures Explained” that introduces popular hand gestures with their meanings for learners. 4

  5. A blog article from Polyglottist Language Academy explaining common Spanish hand gestures such as the “OK” sign, waving hand to show something is overwhelming, tapping head meaning “Are you crazy?”, and the “money” gesture. 5

  6. An insider’s guide listing common Spanish gestures with meanings, such as “I’m broke” (two candles), “How cheeky!” (tap cheek), “It’s packed” (full), and “I’m watching you” (pulling down eyelid). 6

These resources provide videos showcasing Spanish gestures with clear explanations in Spanish culture and usage context.

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