distorted

BrE /dɪˈstɔːtɪd/ AmE /dɪˈstɔrtɪd/

adjective en → es

1 SHAPE [attributive, predicative] B2

changed in shape or appearance, usually so that it is not true to the original form

torcido, distorsionado, deformado

  • a distorted image/shape/form

Collocations distorted face · distorted view

  • The photo shows a distorted image of the city.

    La foto muestra una imagen distorsionada de la ciudad.

2 PERCEPTION [attributive, predicative] B2

changed in meaning or understanding, usually so that it is not true to the original idea

distorsionado, alterado, pervertido

  • a distorted view/understanding of something

Collocations distorted perception · distorted version

  • His interpretation was a distorted version of the facts.

    Su interpretación fue una versión distorsionada de los hechos.

3 SOUND [attributive, predicative] C1

changed in sound, usually so that it is not true to the original sound

distorsionado, alterado, pervertido

  • a distorted sound

Collocations distorted voice · distorted audio

  • The microphone produced a distorted sound.

    El micrófono produjo un sonido distorsionado.

4 MIND [attributive, predicative] C1

affected by mental illness or drugs, so that thoughts and feelings are not normal

pervertido, alterado, desequilibrado

  • a distorted mind

Collocations distorted thinking · distorted reality

  • His mind was completely distorted by the drugs.

    Su mente estaba completamente pervertida por las drogas.