Giras (en. Tours)

/ˈxiɾas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Action of turning.

The orbits of planets around the sun are fascinating.

Las giras de los planetas alrededor del sol son fascinantes.

Movement of a person or group through different places.

The musicians went on a tour through several countries in America.

Los músicos hicieron una gira por varios países de América.

verb

To make a turn.

Turn right to enter the street.

Giras hacia la derecha para entrar a la calle.

To alter the direction of something.

He turns the steering wheel to avoid an obstacle.

Él gira el volante para evitar un obstáculo.

From Latin 'gyrāre', meaning to turn.

to take a turn

To perform a circular movement.

dar una vuelta

to go on tour

To travel through various places over a set period.

ir de gira

world tour

A series of concerts or performances in different countries.

gira mundial

turn

Movement around a point.

giro

rotate

To move around an axis.

rotate

circumference

A closed curved line where all points are the same distance from a central point.

circunferencia

To make a sudden change of direction.

At the party, everyone turned when the music started.

En la fiesta, todos giraron cuando entró la música.

Impromptu outings or trips.

We're going on tour to the beach this weekend.

Vamos de gira este fin de semana a la playa.