wooden

wooden(
woo
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. de madera
I just bought a set of wooden spoons.Acabo de comprar un juego de cucharas de madera.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(stilted)
a. inexpresivo (face or person)
He's a wooden actor, but perfect for the part of Hercules.Es un actor inexpresivo, pero perfecto para el papel de Hércules.
b. rígido (expression)
The police officer kept a wooden face while asking me for my identity card.La expresión rígida del policía no cambió mientras me pedía la cédula de identidad.
c. acartonado (performance)
Her stunning good looks could not disguise her wooden acting.Su despampanante belleza no bastó para esconder una actuación acartonada.
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