el giratorio
swivel
Definition & meaning
The word giratorio is an adjective used to describe something that rotates, turns, or revolves around an axis or a center point. It is commonly used to describe mechanical objects, furniture, or physical movements.
- Rotating or revolving: Refers to an object that has the capacity to spin (e.g., a revolving door or a swivel chair).
- Circular movement: Describes motion that follows a circular path around a central pivot.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is a masculine adjective. When modifying a feminine noun, it becomes giratoria. It functions by describing the inherent ability or state of an object to turn.
Word origin: The word is derived from the Spanish verb girar , which means "to turn" or "to spin." The suffix -torio is added to indicate a function, capability, or place related to the root verb (similar to the English suffix "-tory" in words like "rotatory").
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Rotatorio : Essentially a direct synonym referring to rotation.
- Rotativo : Often used for machinery or systems that rotate.
- Móvil : Can be used as a synonym in contexts where the object's ability to move or turn is the focus.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Tengo una silla giratoria en mi casa.adjective
I have a swivel chair in my house.
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