Torcidos (en. Twisted)

/torˈθiðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that is not straight or that has a curvature.
The twisted roads make driving difficult.
Los caminos torcidos dificultan la conducción.
That is deviated from straightness or from the correct way.
His career has taken a twisted turn in recent years.
Su carrera ha dado un giro torcido en los últimos años.
It may refer to something malicious or wicked.
Be careful, he has a twisted mind.
Ten cuidado, tiene una mente torcida.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'torcĕre', which means 'to twist', related to the action of bending.

Common Phrases and Expressions

twisted like a snake
It refers to something that is very deviated or tangled.
torcidos como una serpiente
twisted thoughts
Malicious or peculiar ideas or reflections.
pensamientos torcidos

Related Words

to twist
To make something bend or deform.
torcer
twisted
That is twisted, tangled, or has taken an abnormal shape.
retorcido
curved
That has a curved or bent shape.
curvado

Slang Meanings

In complicated social situations.
That relationship is twisted with all of her friends.
Esa relación la tiene torcida con todos sus amigos.
To have strange or difficult to understand behavior.
Since he changed jobs, his attitude is twisted.
Desde que cambió de trabajo, su actitud está torcida.