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    Vuelta (en. Lap)

    /ˈbwelta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of returning or going back.
    We took a walk around the park.
    Dimos una vuelta al parque.
    Part of the route taken in a race or competition.
    The cyclist completed three laps on the track.
    El ciclista completó tres vueltas en la pista.
    Change or variation in a situation or circumstance.
    The turn of the situation was unexpected.
    La vuelta de la situación fue inesperada.
    verb
    To make a movement that involves returning to a place.
    We are going to go home by taking a detour.
    Vamos a volver a casa dando una vuelta.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'voluta', which means the action of returning.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a turn
    To change direction or take an opposite path.
    dar la vuelta
    to take a stroll
    To take a short tour around a place.
    dar una vuelta
    to travel around the world
    To travel all over the world.
    dar la vuelta al mundo

    Related Words

    cycling tour
    Cycling competition that consists of a route over several stages.
    vuelta ciclista
    return home
    Return to the place where one lives.
    vuelta al hogar

    Slang Meanings

    An improvised walk.
    Let's take a stroll around the city.
    Vamos a dar una vuelta por la ciudad.
    Revolution or twist in a conversation.
    That story took a turn I didn't expect.
    Esa historia dio una vuelta que no esperaba.