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    Torturar (en. Torture)

    /toɾtuˈɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To intentionally cause physical or mental suffering.
    The prisoners were tortured to obtain information.
    Los prisioneros fueron torturados para obtener información.
    To prolong someone's suffering cruelly.
    The criminal was sentenced for torturing his victims.
    El criminal fue condenado por torturar a sus víctimas.
    To make someone suffer psychologically.
    The wait to know the test results tortured him.
    La espera para conocer el resultado de la prueba lo torturó.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'torturare', which means 'to twist' or 'to wring'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to torture the mind
    To cause anguish or mental confusion.
    torturar la mente
    to torture feelings
    To make a person suffer emotionally.
    torturar los sentimientos

    Related Words

    torture
    Suffering inflicted on a person.
    tortura
    abuse
    Cruel or unjust treatment given to someone.
    maltrato
    suffering
    State of physical or emotional pain.
    sufrimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To annoy someone
    Don't torture me, just tell me at once.
    No me tortures, solo dímelo de una vez.
    To make someone's life impossible
    His behavior tortures me every day.
    Su comportamiento me tortura cada día.