descoyuntar
descoyuntar(
dehs
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koh
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yoon
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to dislocate
Esta máquina de tortura se utilizaba para descoyuntar los hombros de la víctima.This torture device was used to dislocate the victim's shoulders.
2. (figurative) (to distort)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to twist
Marcelo descoyuntó los hechos para quedar como si él hubiera sido la víctima.Marcelo twisted the facts to make himself look like the victim.
descoyuntarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to dislocate
Me descoyunté la rodilla cuando estaba jugando al rugby.I dislocated my knee while I was playing rugby.
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