nod

US /nɑːd/
UK /nɑːd/
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1.

aceno de cabeça

lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give a signal

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She gave a quick nod of approval.
Ela deu um rápido aceno de aprovação.
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He responded with a silent nod.
Ele respondeu com um aceno silencioso.
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bowinclinationsignalgesture
1.

acenar com a cabeça

lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give a signal

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She nodded in agreement.
Ela acenou com a cabeça em concordância.
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He nodded to acknowledge her presence.
Ele acenou com a cabeça para reconhecer a presença dela.
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bowinclineassentsignalgesture
2.

cabecear, cochilar

allow one's head to fall forward when drowsy or asleep

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The old man began to nod off in his armchair.
O velho começou a cabecear em sua poltrona.
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She was so tired she kept nodding.
Ela estava tão cansada que continuava a cabecear.
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dozedrowseslumbersnooze
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nod off