Torna (en. Returns)

/ˈtoɾ.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
the action of turning or returning.
The turn of the car was very abrupt.
La torna del coche fue muy brusca.
piece used to put something back in place.
I used a turn to adjust the table.
Utilicé una torna para ajustar la mesa.
verb
to turn or return in the opposite direction.
We must turn back since we got lost.
Debemos torna ya que nos perdimos.

Etymology

From Latin 'tornare', which means to turn or rotate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give the turn
to change one's mind or direction.
dar la torna
turn back
to return to the place from which one came.
torna atrás
in turn
with reference to something that has returned to its original state.
en torna

Related Words

return
action of going back or returning.
retorno
turn
the act of turning or changing direction.
vuelta
spin
circular movement.
giro

Slang Meanings

to return to a previous place or situation.
I am back with my ex, I don't know what to do.
Estoy en torna de mi ex, no sé qué hacer.
to start something over again.
Let's start this project over from scratch.
Vamos a torna a cero con este proyecto.