Revolviendo (en. Stirring)

/reβolˈβjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of moving or shaking something in a container.
I am stirring the soup so it doesn't stick.
Estoy revolviendo la sopa para que no se pegue.
To cause something to change state or situation.
The scandal began to stir public opinions in the community.
El escándalo comenzó a revolver las opiniones en la comunidad.
To cause confusion or agitation.
His words stirred the emotions of those present.
Sus palabras revolvieron los ánimos de los presentes.

Etymology

From the verb 'revolver', which comes from the Latin 'revolvere', composed of 're-' (back) and 'volvere' (to turn).

Common Phrases and Expressions

to turn over in one's hands
To examine something with attention or curiosity.
revolver entre las manos
to stir up the past
To remember or bring to mind past events.
revolver el pasado

Related Words

revolution
Profound and far-reaching change in a political, economic, or social situation.
revolución
revolutions
Plural of revolution.
revoluciones
revolvable
That can be stirred or moved.
revolvable

Slang Meanings

To create disorder or commotion in a place.
The party was so wild that they left the room in disarray.
La fiesta estuvo tan movida que dejaron el salón revolviendo.
To create confusion or conflict.
I don't want to stir things up with this topic.
No quiero andar revolviendo las cosas con este tema.