How to Say "sprained" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sprained” is “torcido” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No puedo caminar porque tengo el tobillo torcido.
I can't walk because I have a twisted ankle.
Se quedó con el cuello torcido después de dormir mal.
He ended up with a stiff/twisted neck after sleeping poorly.
Ten cuidado de no caerte o terminarás con la muñeca torcida.
Be careful not to fall or you'll end up with a sprained wrist.
Describing Body Parts
In Spanish, we usually say 'the ankle' (el tobillo) rather than 'my ankle' (mi tobillo) when using words like 'torcido'.
Sprained vs Broken
Mistake: “Saying 'torcido' for a broken bone.”
Correction: If the bone is broken, use 'roto'. 'Torcido' is only for joints that have been painfully twisted or sprained.
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