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twist in Portuguese

twist in Portuguese is torcedura, twist, torcer — twist means to turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.

twist in Portuguese

torcedura
noun
Anything twisted, or the act of twisting.
twist
noun
torcer
verb
girar
verb
To turn a knob etc.
distorcer
verb
To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating.

What does "twist" mean?

  1. verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
    "Twist the two halves of the biscuit apart to reveal the cream."
  2. verb To distort the meaning of something said or written.
    "Don't twist what I said, because that is not what I meant."
  3. noun An unexpected turn or development in a story or situation.
    "The story took a strange twist when the missing letter finally appeared."
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twist in a sentence

  • Twist the two halves of the biscuit apart to reveal the cream.
  • He twisted the cap off the bottle.
  • Don't twist what I said, because that is not what I meant.
  • Politicians often complain that newspapers twist their comments out of context.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "twist" in Portuguese?
"twist" in Portuguese is torcedura, twist, torcer. twist means: To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
How do you use "twist" in a sentence?
Example: "Twist the two halves of the biscuit apart to reveal the cream." In Portuguese, "twist" is torcedura, twist, torcer.
Are there other ways to say "twist" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "twist": torcedura, twist, torcer, girar, distorcer.
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