Tornando (en. Turning)

/toɾˈnando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of changing state or direction.
The car is turning left.
El coche está tornando hacia la izquierda.
Returning to a previous state.
The economy is returning to normalcy.
La economía está tornando a su normalidad.
Starting to do something.
Turning that page, I discovered a hidden message.
Tornando esa página, descubrí un mensaje oculto.

Etymology

From Latin 'tornare', which means to turn.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turning the page
Moving on to a new topic or situation.
tornando la página
turning in his path
Changing direction in life.
tornando en su camino

Related Words

turn
A verb that means to change or return to a state or place.
tornar
tornado
A meteorological phenomenon of strong and destructive wind.
tornado

Slang Meanings

To turn into something unexpected.
The party started well but ended up turning into a disaster.
La fiesta comenzó bien, pero terminó tornando en un desastre.
To suddenly change attitude.
He was in a good mood, but he turned and became rude.
Él estaba de buen humor, pero tornó y se volvió grosero.