esguince

Definitions of esguince
  1. noun
    a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
    synonyms: capote, ceño, ceño fruncido, entrecejo, gesto, jeta, regaño, sobrecejo, sobreceño
  2. noun
    a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
    synonyms: dislocación, distorsión, torcedura
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    type of:
    tirón, torcedura
    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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