What does "retorcer" mean in English?

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Spanish

retorcer

English

to wring

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Alternative translations of "retorcer"

to twist
to distort
to contort
to wrench

Examples of how to use "retorcer" in Spanish

Spanish
Retorció la ropa para escurrirla.
English
She wrung out the clothes to dry them.
Spanish
Yo retuerzo la toalla con fuerza.
English
I twist the towel tightly.
Spanish
Ella retorció la tela ayer en casa.
English
She wrung the fabric yesterday at home.
Spanish
Nosotros retorcíamos la cuerda cada día.
English
We used to twist the rope every day.
Spanish
Ellos retorcerán la basura mañana temprano.
English
They will wring out the trash early tomorrow.

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Retorció la ropa para escurrirla.

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