twist
twist
twɪst
tvist
/twɪst/

Definição e significado de "twist"em inglês

to twist
01

torcer, enrolar

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
to twist definition and meaning
Exemplos
He twisted the flexible plastic tubing into intricate shapes to create a unique sculpture.
Ele torceu o tubo de plástico flexível em formas intrincadas para criar uma escultura única.
02

torcer, entorse

to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
to twist definition and meaning
Exemplos
She slipped on the icy pavement and twisted her wrist as she tried to break her fall.
Ela escorregou no pavimento gelado e torceu o pulso ao tentar amortecer a queda.
03

torcer, contorcer

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
Exemplos
She twisted her torso to reach the top shelf.
Ela torceu o tronco para alcançar a prateleira de cima.
04

girar, torcer

to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
Exemplos
To stretch his spine, the yoga practitioner twisted gently.
Para esticar a coluna, o praticante de ioga se torceu suavemente.
05

torcer, enrolar

to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
Exemplos
The rope twisted around the post as the wind picked up.
A corda enrolou-se em torno do poste quando o vento aumentou.
06

torcer, distorcer

to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
Exemplos
In her gossip, she often twists stories to make them more scandalous and entertaining.
Em seus fofocas, ela frequentemente distorce histórias para torná-las mais escandalosas e divertidas.
07

torcer, dançar o twist

to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
Exemplos
At the beach party, teenagers gathered around a makeshift dance floor to twist to the energetic beats of rock and roll music.
Na festa na praia, os adolescentes se reuniram em torno de uma pista de dança improvisada para dançar o twist ao som dos ritmos energéticos da música rock and roll.
08

serpentear, ziguezaguear

to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
Exemplos
The river's path twists and meanders through the countryside, creating fertile floodplains along its banks.
O caminho do rio serpenteia e meandra pelo campo, criando planícies aluviais férteis ao longo de suas margens.
01

rotação, giro

the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
twist definition and meaning
Exemplos
He performed a perfect twist during the dive.
Ele executou uma torção perfeita durante o mergulho.
02

curva, torção

a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
twist definition and meaning
Exemplos
The artist created a vase with a beautiful twist in its neck.
O artista criou um vaso com um lindo torção no pescoço.
03

reviravolta, virada

a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
Exemplos
The plan 's twist kept the managers engaged.
A reviravolta do plano manteve os gerentes engajados.
04

interpretação, perspectiva

a particular interpretation or unusual perspective on a text, statement, or action
Exemplos
Scholars debated a twist on the proverb that suggested a different moral.
Os estudiosos debateram uma virada no provérbio que sugeria uma moral diferente.
05

reviravolta, virada inesperada

an unexpected turn in the course of events
Exemplos
Life is full of twists and turns; you never know what might happen next.
A vida está cheia de reviravoltas inesperadas; você nunca sabe o que pode acontecer a seguir.
06

o twist, a dança twist

a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
Exemplos
During the wedding reception, the bride and groom surprised their guests with a lively twist performance, adding a touch of nostalgia and fun to the celebration.
Durante a recepção do casamento, a noiva e o noivo surpreenderam seus convidados com uma animada performance de twist, adicionando um toque de nostalgia e diversão à celebração.
07

torção, giro

the motion of turning around in place
Exemplos
A twist of the wrist adjusted the angle of the handle.
Uma torção do pulso ajustava o ângulo da alça.
08

torção, entrelaçamento

the act of winding or interweaving strands or materials
Exemplos
She demonstrated a twist in the knitting pattern.
Ela demonstrou uma torção no padrão de tricô.
09

trança, penteado torcido

a hairstyle formed by braiding or coiling the hair
Exemplos
She experimented with different twists for her look.
Ela experimentou diferentes tranças para o seu visual.
10

redemoinho, vórtice

a small whirlpool or vortex formed when a fluid turns back on itself
Exemplos
The whirlpool had several small twists within it.
O redemoinho tinha vários pequenos redemoinhos dentro dele.
11

puxão, torção

a sudden, jerky pull
Exemplos
She applied a twist to remove the lid.
Ela aplicou uma torção para remover a tampa.
12

curva, dobra

a sharp bend or kink created when a line, rope, or cord is pulled tight
Exemplos
A twist in the cord prevented it from reaching the outlet.
Uma torção no cabo impediu que ele alcançasse a tomada.
13

entorse, torção

a sudden strain or wrench on muscles or ligaments
Exemplos
The dancer experienced a twist in her shoulder.
A dançarina sofreu uma torção no ombro.
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