1. A series of complicated, twisting, or winding movements or procedures that are difficult to follow or understand
The bureaucratic process required convoluted steps to complete the application.
O processo burocrático exigia passos convolutos para completar a inscrição.
2. Literal: twisted or spiral-shaped steps or staircase movements
The spiral staircase had convoluted steps that made climbing difficult.
A escada em espiral tinha passos convolutos que tornavam a subida difícil.