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    Girando (en. Spinning)

    /xiˈɾando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Movement that involves rotation around an axis.
    The car's wheels are spinning rapidly.
    Las ruedas del coche están girando rápidamente.
    To change direction or course.
    The plane is turning left.
    El avión está girando hacia la izquierda.
    To turn around oneself.
    The dancer is spinning on stage.
    La bailarina está girando en el escenario.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'girar', which comes from the Latin 'gyrāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    going in circles
    To make an effort without making progress.
    girando en círculos
    turning the head
    To look to one side or in a specific direction.
    girando la cabeza
    spinning on oneself
    To play the victim or act selfishly.
    girando sobre uno mismo

    Related Words

    turn
    Rotational movement.
    giro
    spin
    Festival or event related to spinning.
    gira
    to turn
    To perform a rotational movement.
    girar

    Slang Meanings

    To be confused or lost.
    I feel like I've been spinning for hours not knowing what to do.
    Me siento girando hace horas sin saber qué hacer.
    To speak in a disorganized manner.
    I was spinning so much that I couldn't follow his idea.
    Estaba girando tanto que no podía seguirle la idea.