How is the word retorcer translated from Spanish to English

English translation
to twist up
verb

Doblar o enrollar algo con fuerza dándole forma retorcida.

To bend or coil something tightly into a twisted shape.

Examples with “retorcer”

See how the word “retorcer” is used in sentences

  • ¿Me retuerces este alambre? — Can you twist up this wire for me?

  • Sabe liar un porro perfecto. — She knows how to twist up a joint perfectly.

  • Suele agobiarse cuando habla de su futuro. — He tends to twist up when discussing his future.

  • Decidió recogerse el pelo en un moño retorcido para el evento. — She decided to twist up her hair for the event.

  • ¿Me lías otro cigarro? — Can you twist up another cigarette for me?

  • ¿Por qué siempre te rayas por tonterías? — Why do you always twist up over small issues?

  • Tengo que enrollar bien los cables después de usarlos. — I need to twist up the cords neatly after use.

  • Después de cenar le gusta liarse uno antes de relajarse. — After dinner, he likes to twist up before relaxing.

  • Se agobió un poco al oír la noticia. — She twisted up a bit after hearing the news.

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