verb🔗ShareTorcerTo turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force."The gardener twisted the ends of the twine tightly to secure the tomato plant to the stake. "El jardinero torció fuertemente los extremos del hilo para asegurar la planta de tomate a la estaca.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorcer, entrelazarTo join together by twining one part around another."The gardener twisted the vines around the trellis to support the growing plants. "El jardinero entrelazó las vides alrededor del enrejado para sostener las plantas en crecimiento.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorcer, retorcer, distorsionarTo contort; to writhe; to complicate; to crook spirally; to convolve."The artist twisted the wire into a beautiful, spiraling design. "El artista torció el alambre en un hermoso diseño en espiral.actionappearanceconditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorcer, enrollarTo wreathe; to wind; to encircle; to unite by intertexture of parts."The vines twisted around the old oak tree, creating a strong, natural embrace. "Las enredaderas se enrollaron alrededor del viejo roble, creando un fuerte abrazo natural.actionprocessappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorcer, enroscarTo wind into; to insinuate."Avarice twists itself into all human concerns."La avaricia se enrosca en todas las preocupaciones humanas.actioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGirarTo turn a knob etc."She twisted the knob on the water dispenser to get some ice water. "Ella giró la perilla del dispensador de agua para obtener agua con hielo.machineutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTergiversar, distorsionarTo distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating."My brother twisted my words about the project to make it sound like I didn't care. "Mi hermano tergiversó mis palabras sobre el proyecto para que pareciera que no me importaba.communicationlanguagemediawordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorcer, retorcerTo form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings)."The chef twisted the dough to make it easier to roll out. "El chef torció la masa para que fuera más fácil de extender.actionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorcerse, esguinzarseTo injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction."The little boy twisted his ankle while playing soccer. "El niño se torció el tobillo mientras jugaba al fútbol.medicinebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSerpentear, torcerse(of a path) To wind; to follow a bendy or wavy course; to have many bends."The hiking trail twisted through the forest, offering many turns and changes of direction. "El sendero de caminata serpenteaba por el bosque, ofreciendo muchos giros y cambios de dirección.geographywayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorcer, girarTo cause to rotate."The child twisted the knob to open the door. "El niño torció el pomo para abrir la puerta.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBailar el twistTo dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips)."At the school dance, everyone was eager to learn how to twist. "En el baile escolar, todos estaban ansiosos por aprender a bailar el twist.danceentertainmentmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePersuadir, convencerTo coax."The teacher twisted her student into agreeing to stay after school and finish the project. "El profesor persuadió a su alumno para que aceptara quedarse después de la escuela y terminar el proyecto.actioncommunicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePedir otra cartaIn the game of blackjack (pontoon or twenty-one), to be dealt another card."During the blackjack game, the player was dealt another card. "Durante el juego de blackjack, al jugador le dieron otra carta.gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTorcido, retorcidoContorted."The old woman's smile was twisted in a strange, painful expression. "La sonrisa de la anciana estaba torcida en una extraña y dolorosa expresión.appearancebodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTorcido, retorcidoWound spirally."The vine had a twisted stem, spiraling around the old oak tree. "La vid tenía un tallo torcido, que se enroscaba alrededor del viejo roble.appearancestyleconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTrastornado, perturbadoMentally disturbed or unsound."The murders were committed by a twisted sociopath."Los asesinatos fueron cometidos por un sociópata trastornado.mindcharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareColocado, drogadoUnder the influence of multiple intoxicants, usually alcohol and marijuana."The twisted teenager stumbled through the school hallways, clearly under the influence of multiple drugs. "El adolescente colocado tropezó por los pasillos de la escuela, claramente bajo la influencia de múltiples drogas.mindbodyconditionsensationdrinksubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
