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tortuoso — meaning in English

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English meaning

tortuous adjective Having many twists and turns, or, figuratively, needlessly long and complicated.
winding adj Curving and twisting repeatedly, rather than running straight.

Senses

tortuoso is used for these senses in English:

tortuous (often, figurative) Twisted; having many turns; convoluted.
winding Sinuous, turning, or twisting in form.

winding — full definition

adj Curving and twisting repeatedly, rather than running straight.
noun A coil of wire wrapped around a core, as in a motor or transformer.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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