B1🏥 Medical
Italian word
distorsione
sprain (of a joint)
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distortion
a twisting or warping of something; not specifically a joint injury
⚠️ The trap
'Distorsione' in Italian medicine means a sprain — a joint injury from twisting. In English, 'distortion' means warping or misrepresentation (not a medical injury term). English for this injury is 'sprain'. 'Distorsione alla caviglia' = ankle sprain.
To say "a twisting or warping of something; not specifically a joint injury" in Italian:
distorsione (correct for sprain)
"distorsione" in English means:
sprain (of a joint)
Example
"Ho preso una distorsione alla caviglia scendendo le scale."
"I sprained my ankle going down the stairs."
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