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to twist
01
retorcer, torcer
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
Ejemplos
The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.
El artista torció hábilmente el alambre de metal para crear un intrincado colgante de joyería.
He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
Él retorció la banda de goma en un bucle para asegurar el montón de papeles.
02
torcerse
to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
Ejemplos
She twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky terrain, making it difficult to continue the trail.
Se torció el tobillo mientras caminaba por el terreno rocoso, lo que hizo difícil continuar el sendero.
Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
Bajando las escaleras corriendo, perdió un escalón y se torció el tobillo, haciendo una mueca de dolor.
03
torcer, contorsionar
to contort or turn one's body in a sinuous or squirming manner, often with rapid or irregular movements
Transitive: to twist one's body parts
Ejemplos
The contortionist twisted her body into impossible shapes, leaving the audience in awe of her flexibility.
She twisted her hand out of the attacker's grasp and ran for help.
04
girar, retorcer
to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
Los bailarines de salsa se retorcían con gracia al ritmo de la música.
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
Durante la clase de yoga, nos giramos para mejorar nuestra flexibilidad.
05
torcer, enroscar
to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The tree 's branches twisted in the wind.
Las ramas del árbol se retorcían con el viento.
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
Ella se retorcía y se movía en su sueño, incapaz de ponerse cómoda.
06
torcer, deformar
to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
Ejemplos
The tabloid newspaper twisted the politician's words to create sensational headlines.
El periódico sensacionalista torció las palabras del político para crear titulares sensacionalistas.
His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
Sus oponentes intentaron torcer sus declaraciones durante el debate para retratarlo como indeciso y desinformado.
07
retorcer, bailar el twist
to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
Ejemplos
At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
En la fiesta, todos salieron a la pista de baile para twist con los clásicos de Chuck Berry y Chubby Checker.
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
El instructor de baile enseñó a la clase cómo girar correctamente.
08
serpentear, zigzaguear
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The river twists through the valley, carving its way through the landscape with graceful bends and curves.
El río serpentea a través del valle, tallando su camino a través del paisaje con curvas y giros elegantes.
The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
El sendero de senderismo serpentea a través del denso bosque, ofreciendo vistas escénicas en cada curva.
Twist
01
the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
Ejemplos
A twist of the key unlocked the door.
He added a twist to the rope to secure it.
02
curva, giro
a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
Ejemplos
The twist in the road made it hard to drive fast.
El giro en la carretera hacía difícil conducir rápido.
She tied the scarf with a stylish twist.
Ella ató la bufanda con un giro elegante.
03
a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
Ejemplos
He executed a twist in negotiations that benefited him.
There was a twist in the plan no one anticipated.
04
a particular interpretation or unusual perspective on a text, statement, or action
Ejemplos
His twist on the poem highlighted the author's political views.
The historian presented a twist on the battle that challenged previous accounts.
05
giro inesperado
an unexpected turn in the course of events
Ejemplos
The novel 's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned.
La trama de la novela contenía un giro sorprendente que dejó a los lectores atónitos.
The movie 's twist ending completely changed the audience's perception of the main character.
El final inesperado de la película cambió por completo la percepción del público sobre el personaje principal.
06
el twist, el baile twist
a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
Ejemplos
The teenagers at the party enthusiastically danced the twist, grooving to the energetic beat and showcasing their moves on the dance floor.
Los adolescentes en la fiesta bailaron el twist con entusiasmo, moviéndose al ritmo enérgico y mostrando sus movimientos en la pista de baile.
Learning the twist was a fun experience for the dance class, who eagerly embraced the iconic dance style and its rhythmic hip movements.
Aprender el twist fue una experiencia divertida para la clase de baile, que adoptó con entusiasmo el icónico estilo de baile y sus movimientos rítmicos de cadera.
07
the motion of turning around in place
Ejemplos
The vine showed a natural twist around the pole.
He did a twist to reach the top shelf.
08
the act of winding or interweaving strands or materials
Ejemplos
The artisan showed a twist of the rope fibers.
A twist of wire secured the package.
09
a hairstyle formed by braiding or coiling the hair
Ejemplos
She wore her hair in elegant twists for the wedding.
The stylist created an elaborate twist for the wedding.
10
a small whirlpool or vortex formed when a fluid turns back on itself
Ejemplos
A twist formed at the river's bend.
The boat struggled in the water 's twist.
11
a sudden, jerky pull
Ejemplos
He felt a sharp twist in his wrist while lifting.
A twist of the knob adjusted the pressure.
12
a sharp bend or kink created when a line, rope, or cord is pulled tight
Ejemplos
A twist in the fishing line caused it to snap.
The kite string developed a twist in the wind.
13
a sudden strain or wrench on muscles or ligaments
Ejemplos
He suffered a painful twist in his ankle during the game.
The gymnast felt a twist in her wrist while performing.
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