torcer el gesto

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americaneutral
- To twist or contort the facial expression, especially the mouth or brows, producing a grimace.
2.
SpainLatin Americacolloquial
- To show displeasure, disapproval, reluctance, or distaste; to react with a visible negative expression rather than words.

Examples:

ES: Y quién soy yo para torcer el gesto
EN: ♪ And who am I to bridle ♪
ES: Con algunos hay que levantar la voz, con otros, torcer el gesto...
EN: With some people, you have to raise your voice. With some people, you have to frown.

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