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No. 11,265 in Catalan

tortuosa

"Tortuosa" in Catalan means "winding" or "twisting."

In a sentence

  • El camí era llarg i tortuós, ple de giragonses inesperades.

    The path was long and winding, full of unexpected twists.

    Here, 'tortuós' describes the physical nature of the path, emphasizing its twisty and irregular characteristics.

  • La situació s’ha complicat tant que s’ha convertit en un problema tortuós.

    The situation has become so complicated that it has turned into a convoluted problem.

    In this sentence, 'tortuós' metaphorically describes the complexity and challenging nature of a problem.

  • La narració del llibre és rica i tortuosa, amb desenllaços difícils d’anticipar.

    The book's narration is rich and intricate, with outcomes that are difficult to foresee.

    Here, 'tortuosa' characterizes the storytelling, implying that the narrative is engaging and elaborate, with many twists.

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