Revuelve (en. Stir)

/reˈβuelve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To spin or move something in a circular direction.
She stirs the coffee before drinking it.
Ella revuelve el café antes de tomarlo.
To modify the position or location of something.
Stir the documents in the folder.
Revuelve los documentos en la carpeta.
To alter the order or organization of something.
The wind stirs the fallen leaves from the tree.
El viento revuelve las hojas caídas del árbol.

Etymology

From the verb 'revolver', which comes from the Latin 'revolvĕre', meaning 'to turn again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stir the guts
Expression used to describe a feeling of discomfort or nausea.
revuelve las tripas
stir the past
Refers to remembering or reflecting on past situations, often with mixed feelings.
revuelve el pasado
stir the feelings
Means to generate confusion or a mix of emotions in someone.
revuelve los sentimientos

Related Words

revolver
Verb that refers to turning or moving something.
revolver
remover
Synonym that implies moving or shaking something to mix.
remover
shake
Move something in a fast manner to mix or alter.
agitar

Slang Meanings

Stir in the context of a party.
The party gets good when everyone stirs.
La fiesta se pone buena cuando todos revuelven.
Stir in the context of problems.
I don't want to stir with that problematic crowd.
No quiero revuelves con esa gente problemática.