What is the Spanish word for "wince"?

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

English

wince

Spanish

estremecerse

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Alternative translations of "wince"

hacer una mueca
encogerse

Examples of how to use "wince" in Spanish

English
He winced in pain when he moved his arm.
Spanish
Él hizo una mueca de dolor cuando movió el brazo.
English
I wince when I hear nails screech.
Spanish
Me estremezco cuando escucho uñas chirriar.
English
She winced at the loud noise.
Spanish
Ella hizo una mueca por el ruido fuerte.
English
He is wincing during the injection now.
Spanish
Él está haciendo una mueca durante la inyección ahora.
English
They have winced at painful scenes before.
Spanish
Ellos han hecho una mueca ante escenas dolorosas antes.

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