sprain

US /spreɪn/
UK /spreɪn/
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torcer

wrench or twist the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation.

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She fell and sprained her ankle.
Ela caiu e torceu o tornozelo.
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Be careful not to sprain your wrist during exercise.
Tenha cuidado para não torcer o pulso durante o exercício.
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twistwrenchstrain
1.

entorse

a wrench or twist of the ligaments of an ankle, wrist, or other joint.

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He suffered a severe sprain in his knee.
Ele sofreu uma grave entorse no joelho.
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The doctor diagnosed it as a mild sprain.
O médico diagnosticou como uma entorse leve.
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twistwrenchstrain