Torciendo (en. Twisting)

/torˈsjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To modify the shape of an object by applying force.

He was twisting a sheet of metal to shape it.

Estaba torciendo una lámina de metal para darle forma.

To rotate or bend something in a direction contrary to its natural direction.

By twisting her wrist, she managed to open the jar.

Torciendo la muñeca, logró abrir el frasco.

To cause pain or damage to a part of the body by excessively twisting it.

He twisted his ankle when he fell during the race.

Se torció el tobillo al caer durante la carrera.

From the verb 'torcer', which comes from the Latin 'torcere'.

twisting the fingers

To express nervousness or anxiety.

torciendo los dedos

twisting the truth

To modify the truth or reality of a fact.

torciendo la verdad

twisting the face

To show displeasure or discontent.

torciendo el rostro

twisted

Something that has been bent or turned.

torcido

to twist

To make something change direction.

torcer

To do a complicated or difficult action.

That problem is twisting everyone's heads.

Ese problema está torciendo la cabeza de todos.

To cause confusion.

That gossip is just twisting the situation.

Ese chisme sólo está torciendo la situación.