Portuguese Expression · Advanced
torcer o pano
wring out the cloth
Pronunciation: torcer o pano
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: wring out the cloth.
Example
Torça o pano sem forçar os pulsos.
Wring out the cloth without straining your wrists.
Practice tips
- Practice torcer o pano out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for advanced-level learners.