Significado em português

C1verb 2K

Distort

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈstɔːt/","/dɪˈstɔːts/","/dɪˈstɔːtɪd/","/dɪˈstɔːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈstɔːrt/","/dɪˈstɔːrts/","/dɪˈstɔːrtɪd/","/dɪˈstɔːrtɪŋ/"]/

Significado de Distort

to change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear

In simple words: To change something so it looks or sounds different from the original.

Distort em uma frase

• a fairground mirror that distorts your shape
• The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice.
• Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth.

Como usar Distort

Use 'distort' when something is misrepresented or not accurate. It's appropriate in both casual conversations and academic discussions, especially in art or media contexts. Avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler words like 'change' might suffice.

Grammar pattern

distort + object

Memory hint

Think of 'distort' as 'deform'—imagine a funhouse mirror that makes your reflection look weird.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Distort

• grossly
• seriously
• severely

Synonyms for Distort

• twist
• warp
• misrepresent
• alter
• change

Opposites of Distort

• clarify
• preserve
• maintain

Common mistakes with Distort

• 'Distort' is often confused with 'disturb', which means to interrupt or upset.
• 'Distorted' is sometimes misused as a noun instead of an adjective.
• Some learners might incorrectly use 'distort' without an object, while it typically requires one.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Distort

O que significa Distort?

To change something so it looks or sounds different from the original.

O que significa Distort em português?

To change something so it looks or sounds different from the original.

Qual é a definição de Distort?

to change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear

Como se usa Distort em uma frase?

a fairground mirror that distorts your shape

Pode dar outro exemplo de Distort?

The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice.

Quais são os sinônimos de Distort?

Algumas alternativas comuns são twist, warp, misrepresent, alter, change.

Qual é o oposto de Distort?

Significados opostos incluem clarify, preserve, maintain.

Que palavras combinam com Distort?

Costuma combinar com grossly, seriously, severely.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Distort?

'Distort' is often confused with 'disturb', which means to interrupt or upset. 'Distorted' is sometimes misused as a noun instead of an adjective. Some learners might incorrectly use 'distort' without an object, while it typically requires one.

Como se pronuncia Distort?

US: /["/dɪˈstɔːrt/","/dɪˈstɔːrts/","/dɪˈstɔːrtɪd/","/dɪˈstɔːrtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈstɔːt/","/dɪˈstɔːts/","/dɪˈstɔːtɪd/","/dɪˈstɔːtɪŋ/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar Distort?

Use 'distort' when something is misrepresented or not accurate. It's appropriate in both casual conversations and academic discussions, especially in art or media contexts. Avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler words like 'change' might suffice.

Qual é o nível CEFR de Distort?

"Distort" está no nível C1 da escala CEFR.