English-Spanish translations for sprain

• esguince
• esguinzar
• hacerse una esguince
• torcedura
• torcer

Definition of sprain

• To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
• The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining

Examples

• to sprain ones ankle
• a bad sprain of the wrist

Related words

• sprat
• sprawl
• sprawling
• spray
• dyspraxia
• Sprachgefühl
• sprawled
• sprayer
• dispraise