Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
fidgeted
Spanish translation:
no dejó de mover las manos nerviosamente
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May 14, 2021 18:54
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English term
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Native in: Spanish
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fidgeted
English to Spanish
Medical
Medical: Health Care
Neurological exam
Dado que no existe un "verbo" con significado equivalente en español la intención es pulir al máximo posible las alternativas cercanas.
discusiones previas: fidgeting / fidget
https://www.proz.com/kudoz/english-to-spanish/medical/407770...
https://www.proz.com/kudoz/english-to-spanish/other/4431583-...
Contexto:
El doctor escribe en el reporte:
The patient fidgeted with her hands when excited or anxious, and appeared to have an intention tremor in her left (dominant) hand when completing tasks.
Definition of fidget (Entry 2 of 2)
intransitive verb
: to move or act restlessly or nervously
transitive verb
: to cause to move or act nervously
Examples of fidget in a Sentence
Verb
Example sentences:
He was constantly fidgeting in his chair.
Small children are likely to fidget in church
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fidget
What we do in such cases is conveying the same idea by paraphrasing.
discusiones previas: fidgeting / fidget
https://www.proz.com/kudoz/english-to-spanish/medical/407770...
https://www.proz.com/kudoz/english-to-spanish/other/4431583-...
Contexto:
El doctor escribe en el reporte:
The patient fidgeted with her hands when excited or anxious, and appeared to have an intention tremor in her left (dominant) hand when completing tasks.
Definition of fidget (Entry 2 of 2)
intransitive verb
: to move or act restlessly or nervously
transitive verb
: to cause to move or act nervously
Examples of fidget in a Sentence
Verb
Example sentences:
He was constantly fidgeting in his chair.
Small children are likely to fidget in church
====
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fidget
What we do in such cases is conveying the same idea by paraphrasing.
Proposed translations
(Spanish)
| 5 +3 | no dejó de mover las manos nerviosamente |
Eileen Brophy
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| 3 | se tocaba inquietamente (las manos) |
Chema Nieto Castañón
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Proposed translations
+3
7 mins
Eileen Brophy
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Specializes in field
Spain
The Right Word Used in the Right Context
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
Related KudoZ points
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12
Selected
no dejó de mover las manos nerviosamente
Eso es lo que yo diría.
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Note added at 8 mins (2021-05-14 19:02:36 GMT)
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It could be "mover las manos" o "tocar las manos".
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Note added at 8 mins (2021-05-14 19:02:36 GMT)
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It could be "mover las manos" o "tocar las manos".
Peer comment(s):
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David Hollywood
: me gusta
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JH Trads
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Thanks JH
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Orkoyen (X)
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Comment: "Thank you for your suggestion"
18 hrs
Chema Nieto Castañón
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
Specializes in field
Spain
Psychologist & Emergency Physician
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain) 
Works in: English to Spanish
Related KudoZ points
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312
English term (edited):
fidgeted with (her hands)
se tocaba inquietamente (las manos)
Fidget with (phrasal)
to move or handle (something) with the hands and fingers in a nervous way
// He was fidgeting with his tie before the presentation.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fidget with
Diría que fidgeting es básicamente moverse inquietamente o no parar quieto, según el contexto.
En este caso, "fidgeting with" se refiere específicamente a juguetear inquietante con algo, toquetear algo con inquietud, en este caso las propias manos. En referencia a una descripción clínica, entiendo que la idea de tocar algo con inquietud resulta más apropiada que juguetear o toquetear. Por ejemplo,
La paciente se tocaba inquietamente las manos al emocionarse o agitarse y parecía tener un temblor intencional en su mano izquierda (dominante) al realizar [las tareas/pruebas/...].
to move or handle (something) with the hands and fingers in a nervous way
// He was fidgeting with his tie before the presentation.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fidget with
Diría que fidgeting es básicamente moverse inquietamente o no parar quieto, según el contexto.
En este caso, "fidgeting with" se refiere específicamente a juguetear inquietante con algo, toquetear algo con inquietud, en este caso las propias manos. En referencia a una descripción clínica, entiendo que la idea de tocar algo con inquietud resulta más apropiada que juguetear o toquetear. Por ejemplo,
La paciente se tocaba inquietamente las manos al emocionarse o agitarse y parecía tener un temblor intencional en su mano izquierda (dominante) al realizar [las tareas/pruebas/...].
Reference comments
8 hrs
David Hollywood
Native in English
worked for int. orgs (IMF, OAS, IDB)
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
Related KudoZ points
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75
Reference:
Fidgeting is making small movements with your body, usually your hands and feet. It's associated with not paying attention, and often reflects discomfort and restlessness. For example, if you've been listening to a lecture for a long time, you may find yourself tapping your pencil.
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