gesticolare
to gesticulate / to gesture
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/dʒestikoˈlaːre/
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Cultural Note
Gesticolare is so integral to Italian communication that studies show Italians use gestures even while talking on the phone. This is not merely theatrical -- gestures carry real semantic content and can replace entire sentences in Italian culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Gesticola così tanto che sembra un direttore d'orchestra.
He gesticulates so much he looks like an orchestra conductor.
Quando parla al telefono, gesticola lo stesso.
When he talks on the phone, he still gesticulates.
Smetti di gesticolare e parla con calma.
Stop gesticulating and speak calmly.