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    Vueltas (en. Turns)

    /ˈbweltas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action and effect of turning.
    We went around the park several times.
    Dimos varias vueltas alrededor del parque.
    Change of course or direction.
    The twists of the road made the journey longer.
    Las vueltas del camino hicieron el trayecto más largo.
    Summary or synopsis of a situation.
    I asked him to summarize the story in a few words.
    Solicité que me diera las vueltas de la historia en pocas palabras.
    verb
    To spin or change direction.
    She turned the steering wheel to avoid the obstacle.
    Ella vueltas el volante para evitar el obstáculo.
    To undertake a journey that involves returns.
    We will wander through the market before returning home.
    Vamos a vueltas por el mercado antes de regresar a casa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'voluta', which means to roll or turn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to turn around
    To make a journey or change direction repeatedly.
    dar vueltas
    to turn around aimlessly
    To make efforts without achieving a concrete result.
    dar vueltas sin sentido
    to turn a matter over
    To analyze or discuss a topic extensively.
    dar vueltas a un asunto

    Related Words

    vuelta
    Movement or change of direction.
    vuelta
    return
    Action of going back to a place.
    retorno
    circuit
    Journey that forms a circle.
    circuito

    Slang Meanings

    To take an unnecessary journey.
    I don't want to go around any more, just go straight.
    No quiero dar más vueltas, solo ve directo.
    To repeat actions without achieving the objective.
    We are always going around with that project.
    Siempre estamos dando vueltas con ese proyecto.