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    Giraba (en. Was spinning)

    /xiˈɾaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of flipping or turning something.
    He turned the key to open the door.
    Giraba la llave para abrir la puerta.
    To move around an axis or center.
    The carousel spun while the children had fun.
    El carrusel giraba mientras los niños se divertían.
    To change direction or position.
    He turned right when he reached the corner.
    Él giraba a la derecha al llegar a la esquina.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gyrare', which means 'to turn around'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn in circles
    To repeat something without reaching a conclusion.
    girar en redondo
    to spin like a top
    To move quickly in circles.
    girar como un trompo
    not to revolve around something
    Not to focus on a specific topic.
    no girar en torno a algo

    Related Words

    turn
    Movement in which something turns around.
    giro
    to turn
    Action of rotating or changing direction.
    girar
    gyroscope
    Instrument used to measure turns and angles.
    girocopio

    Slang Meanings

    To turn in a party context.
    We were partying all night.
    Estábamos girando en una fiesta toda la noche.
    To change opinions or decisions.
    After hearing everyone, I changed my opinion on the topic.
    Después de escuchar a todos, giré mi opinión sobre el tema.