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    Girón (en. Fragment)

    /xiˈɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    English: Each of the parts or fragments that separate from a body or thing.
    English: He cut a shred of paper to write on.
    Cortó un girón de papel para escribir.
    English: Part of clothing that has worn out or torn.
    English: The shred of his shirt was very noticeable.
    El girón de su camisa era muy visible.

    Etymology

    English: From Latin 'gyrus', which means 'circle' or 'turn.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    English: to give a shred
    English: To dismiss or leave something.
    dar un girón
    English: with a shred
    English: In an abrupt or sudden manner.
    con un girón

    Related Words

    English: to turn
    English: To move something around a point.
    girar
    English: scissors
    English: Cutting instrument used to cut materials like paper.
    tijeras

    Slang Meanings

    English: A shred of life
    English: After so much work, now I am taking a shred of life to relax.
    Después de tanto trabajo, ahora me tomo un girón de vida para relajarme.
    English: Shred in music
    English: That song has a very catchy shred.
    Ese tema tiene un girón muy pegajoso.