What is the Spanish word for "twist"?

Learn how to say "twist" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

twist

Spanish

giro

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Alternative translations of "twist"

torcer
retorcer
torsión
vuelta

Examples of how to use "twist" in Spanish

English
A surprise twist is at the end of the movie.
Spanish
Un giro sorpresa al final de la película.
English
I twist the cap gently.
Spanish
Giro la tapa suavemente.
English
She twisted her ankle yesterday.
Spanish
Se torció el tobillo ayer.
English
They are twisting the wire now.
Spanish
Están retorciendo el cable ahora.
English
He has twisted the rope tightly.
Spanish
Él ha retorcido la cuerda firmemente.

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