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twist in Spanish

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

twist in Spanish

torcedura
noun
A twisting force.
torcimiento
noun
A twisting force.
torción
noun
A twisting force.
torsión
noun
A twisting force.
tuerce
noun
A twisting force.
torcer
verb
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
despescuezar
verb
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
espescuezar
verb
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
sacar punta a
verb
To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating.
torcerse
verb
To injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction.

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 Spanish?

"twist" in Spanish is torcedura, torcimiento, torción. 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 Spanish, "twist" is torcedura, torcimiento, torción.

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

Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "twist": torcedura, torcimiento, torción, torsión, tuerce, torcer.

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