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wriggle in Spanish

wriggle in Spanish is retorcer, serpentear — wriggle means to twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.

wriggle in Spanish

retorcer
verb
(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.
serpentear
verb
(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.

What does "wriggle" mean?

  1. verb To twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.
    "The puppy wriggled out of her arms and ran off."
  2. verb To use clever or evasive means to escape a difficult situation.
    "She tried to wriggle out of paying the fine."
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wriggle in a sentence

  • The puppy wriggled out of her arms and ran off.
  • He wriggled his toes in the warm sand.
  • She tried to wriggle out of paying the fine.

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What is "wriggle" in Spanish?

"wriggle" in Spanish is retorcer, serpentear. wriggle means: To twist and turn the body with quick, small movements; to squirm.

How do you use "wriggle" in a sentence?

Example: "The puppy wriggled out of her arms and ran off." In Spanish, "wriggle" is retorcer, serpentear.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "wriggle": retorcer, serpentear.

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