No. 1,248 in Catalan

gest

"Gest" in Catalan means "gesture" or "expression."

In a sentence

Va fer un gest d'acomiadament amb la mà.
He made a departing gesture with his hand.
Here, 'gest' refers to a physical movement expressing a message.
El seu gest d'agraïment em va commoure.
His gesture of gratitude moved me.
Here, 'gest' implies a symbolic action to convey an intention or feeling.
El gest de donar el premi va ser molt generós.
The gesture of awarding the prize was very generous.
Here, 'gest' signifies an action made out of courtesy or kindness to show intention.

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