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twist in Italian

twist in Italian is contorsione, distorsione, torsione — twist means to turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.

twist in Italian

contorsione
noun
A twisting force.
distorsione
noun
A twisting force.
torsione
noun
A twisting force.
distorsione
noun
Anything twisted, or the act of twisting.
filamento
noun
A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.
filo
noun
A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.
scorza
noun
A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc.
giravolta
noun
A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.
piega
noun
A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.
forzatura
noun
A distortion to the meaning of a passage or word.
travisamento
noun
A distortion to the meaning of a passage or word.
colpo di scena
noun
An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc.
contorsione
noun
A sprain, especially to the ankle.
torcere
verb
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
attorcigliare
verb
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

What does "twist" mean?

  1. verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
    "He twisted the cap off the bottle."
  2. verb To distort the meaning of something said or written.
    "The reporter twisted his words to make a better headline."
  3. noun An unexpected turn or development in a story or situation.
    "The movie's final twist caught everyone off guard."
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twist in a sentence

  • He twisted the cap off the bottle.
  • She twisted her ankle stepping off the curb.
  • The reporter twisted his words to make a better headline.
  • The movie's final twist caught everyone off guard.

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What is "twist" in Italian?

"twist" in Italian is contorsione, distorsione, torsione. twist means: To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.

How do you use "twist" in a sentence?

Example: "He twisted the cap off the bottle." In Italian, "twist" is contorsione, distorsione, torsione.

Are there other ways to say "twist" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 13 translations listed for "twist": contorsione, distorsione, torsione, filamento, filo, scorza.

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