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    Giro (en. Turn)

    /ˈxiɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement in a circle or spiral shape.
    The turn of the wheel was perfectly smooth.
    El giro de la rueda fue perfectamente suave.
    Change of direction.
    The left turn is mandatory at this intersection.
    El giro a la izquierda es obligatorio en este cruce.
    Alteration in the way of doing something.
    The shift in his speech left everyone surprised.
    El giro en su discurso dejó a todos sorprendidos.
    verb
    To change direction or movement.
    Turn right at the next corner.
    Gira hacia la derecha en la próxima esquina.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'gyros', meaning 'circle' or 'flight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a turn
    Change of direction or idea.
    dar un giro
    180-degree turn
    A complete change in opinion or action.
    giro de 180 grados
    to take an unexpected turn
    Surprise in the evolution of an event.
    dar un giro inesperado

    Related Words

    to turn
    To move in circles or change direction.
    girar
    circumference
    Curved line that is equidistant from a central point.
    circunferencia
    revolution
    Complete turn or radical change.
    revolución

    Slang Meanings

    Drastic change in behavior.
    Since he started studying, he has undergone a total turn.
    Desde que empezó a estudiar, ha dado un giro total.
    Quick or unexpected movement.
    I ran out with a twist and almost fell.
    Salí corriendo con un giro y casi me caigo.