torcer

to twist

Spanish Irregular

The Spanish verb "torcer" means "to twist" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "torcer" across all 5 tenses.

How to Conjugate "torcer" in the Present Tense

Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly
Person English Conjugation
yo I tuerzo
you (informal) tuerces
él/ella/usted he/she/you (formal) tuerce
nosotros we torcemos
vosotros you all (Spain) torcéis
ellos/ustedes they/you all tuercen
Él tuerce la llave lentamente.
He twists the key slowly.

How to Conjugate "torcer" in the Past (completed) Tense

Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past
Person English Conjugation
yo I torcí
you (informal) torciste
él/ella/usted he/she/you (formal) torció
nosotros we torcimos
vosotros you all (Spain) torcisteis
ellos/ustedes they/you all torcieron
Él torció el papel rápido.
He twisted the paper quickly.

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How to Conjugate "torcer" in the Past (ongoing) Tense

Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past
Person English Conjugation
yo I torcía
you (informal) torcías
él/ella/usted he/she/you (formal) torcía
nosotros we torcíamos
vosotros you all (Spain) torcíais
ellos/ustedes they/you all torcían
Él torcía la llave en la puerta.
He used to twist the key in the door.

How to Conjugate "torcer" in the Future Tense

Futuro simple Actions that will happen
Person English Conjugation
yo I torceré
you (informal) torcerás
él/ella/usted he/she/you (formal) torcerá
nosotros we torceremos
vosotros you all (Spain) torceréis
ellos/ustedes they/you all torcerán
Él torcerá el papel con cuidado.
He will twist the paper carefully.

How to Conjugate "torcer" in the Would (conditional) Tense

Condicional simple Hypothetical actions
Person English Conjugation
yo I torcería
you (informal) torcerías
él/ella/usted he/she/you (formal) torcería
nosotros we torceríamos
vosotros you all (Spain) torceríais
ellos/ustedes they/you all torcerían
Él torcería el camino pronto.
He would turn the path soon.

Frequently Asked Questions About "torcer"

Is "torcer" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Torcer" is an irregular Spanish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "torcer" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "torcer" means "to twist" in English.
How do you conjugate "torcer" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → tuerzo, tú → tuerces, él/ella/usted → tuerce, nosotros → torcemos, vosotros → torcéis, ellos/ustedes → tuercen.
How many tenses does "torcer" have in Spanish?
"Torcer" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).

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