What does "retorcir" mean in English?

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Spanish

retorcir

English

to twist

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Alternative translations of "retorcir"

to wring
to contort
to distort
to coil

Examples of how to use "retorcir" in Spanish

Spanish
Retorció la toalla para escurrirla.
English
She wrung out the towel to dry it.
Spanish
Yo retuerzo la toalla mojada ahora.
English
I am wringing out the wet towel now.
Spanish
Ella retorció la tela durante la noche.
English
She wrung out the fabric during the night.
Spanish
Nosotros retorcíamos la rama con cuidado.
English
We were carefully twisting the branch.
Spanish
Tú retorcerás el paño mañana.
English
You will wring out the cloth tomorrow.

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Retorció la toalla para escurrirla.

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