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    Torcer (en. Twist)

    /torˈθeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something take a curved or twisted shape.
    He twisted the pasta before cooking it.
    Torció la pasta antes de cocinarla.
    To force someone to accept something through deception or pressure.
    They twisted his arm to get him to sign the contract.
    Lo torcieron para que firmara el contrato.
    To alter the direction or situation of something.
    To twist the course of the debate to another topic.
    Torcer el rumbo del debate hacia otro tema.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'torcere', which means 'to twist' or 'to bend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to twist someone's arm
    To force someone to give in.
    torcer el brazo
    to twist fate
    To change the expected course of events.
    torcer el destino
    in twisting
    In a state of confusion or disorder.
    en torcer

    Related Words

    twisted
    That is in a curved or twisted shape.
    torcido
    sprain
    Injury that occurs from a sudden movement that unnaturally twists a part of the body.
    torcedura
    twister
    A person who carries out the act of twisting.
    torcedor

    Slang Meanings

    To cross or mix complicated situations.
    That guy always twists things to come out on top.
    Ese tipo siempre torce las cosas para salir bien parado.
    To play with someone's emotions.
    Don't twist me, I know what you are trying to do.
    No me torzas, sé lo que estás intentando hacer.