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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.
    "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 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: "He twisted the cap off the bottle." 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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