Vueltos (en. Turned)

/ˈbwel.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Items that have been turned or transformed.
The turned parts of the tortilla gave it an appetizing appearance.
Los vueltos de la tortilla le dieron un aspecto apetitoso.
Portions of money that can be given as change.
Here is the change from your purchase.
Aquí están los vueltos de tu compra.
verb
To return something to its original state or to another position.
She turned the letter over to read the hidden message.
Ella vueltos la carta para leer el mensaje oculto.

Etymology

From the verb 'volver', which means to turn or return.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to turn around
To change direction or change one's mind.
dar la vuelta
to turn something over
To review or reconsider something several times.
dar vueltos

Related Words

volver
To return to a previous place or state.
volver
retorno
The act of returning to a starting point.
retorno

Slang Meanings

Change in the situation
Overnight, everything turned around.
De un día para otro, todo dio vueltos.
Change money
I don't have any change to give you.
No tengo vueltos para darte.