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    Giró (en. Turn)

    /xiˈɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement that an object describes when rotating around an axis.
    The spin of the ball was spectacular.
    El giró del balón fue espectacular.
    Sudden change of direction.
    The car's turn avoided an accident.
    El giró del coche evitó un accidente.
    verb
    To make a turn.
    The cyclist turned in the curve skillfully.
    El ciclista giró en la curva con habilidad.
    To change direction.
    He turned left upon reaching the sign.
    Giró hacia la izquierda al llegar a la señal.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'gyrus', which means circle or turn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a turn
    To change direction or focus.
    dar un giro
    180-degree turn
    Drastic change in direction or opinion.
    giro de 180 grados
    to take an unexpected turn
    Surprise or change in a situation that was not anticipated.
    dar un giro inesperado

    Related Words

    girar
    To move something around an axis.
    girar
    giroide
    Related to the act of turning or with rotating shapes.
    giroide
    girotondo
    A dance or movement where one spins.
    girotondo

    Slang Meanings

    To make a drastic change in personal life.
    I decided it was time to turn and change my routine.
    Decidí que era hora de girar y cambiar mi rutina.
    To make a sudden decision.
    After the turn, everything became more exciting.
    Después del giro, todo se volvió más emocionante.