Spanish word

distorsión

Pronunciation

IPA/distoɾˈsjon/

Meaning

  • feminine noundistortion

Example

La lente provoca una distorsión en la foto.

The lens causes distortion in the photo.

Illustration for distorsión (distortion)

More examples

Los rumores causan distorsión de la información.

Rumors cause distortion of information.

Core concept

Information bent out of shape.

Common phrases

  • distorsión de la información

    distortion of information

  • distorsión de la realidad

    distortion of reality

  • distorsión cognitiva

    cognitive distortion

Similar words

manipulación: Deliberate alteration of information to steer opinions or outcomes toward a desired result.
tergiversación: Facts or statements presented in a changed way so their intended meaning is misrepresented.
sesgo: Information or judgments that lean one way, producing biased or unfair conclusions.

Definition in Spanish

Cambio o manipulación de información o percepción que hace que la realidad se presente de forma inexacta o engañosa.

Word origin

Built from Latin dis- 'apart' plus torquere 'to twist', where the idea of twisting extends from physical forms to meanings and perceptions.

Usage tips

  • Using distorsión about a report or testimony can sound accusatory in Spanish, so choose alteración or inexactitud for milder or factual imprecision.

Opposites

Related words

  • distorsionardistortverb
  • distorsionadodistortedadjective

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