nounverb

el giro

twist · turn

Cambio de dirección o movimiento en forma circular alrededor de un punto.

Word: giro

Meaning:
The Spanish word giro has several meanings depending on context:

  1. Turn or rotation:
    It refers to the action of turning or rotating something around an axis. For example, "dar un giro" means "to make a turn."

  2. Change or shift:
    It can also mean a change in direction, perspective, or approach.

  3. Money order or bank transfer:
    In financial contexts, giro means a type of transaction such as a money order or wire transfer, where money is sent electronically or by paper from one bank or person to another.


Parts:

  • The word "giro" comes from the verb "girar," which means "to turn" or "to rotate."
  • The suffix "-o" typically indicates a noun in Spanish.

Synonyms:

  • For "turn": vuelta, rotación
  • For "change": cambio, variación
  • For "money order": transferencia, remesa

Antonyms:

  • For "turn" (giro as rotation): recto (straight), línea recta (straight line)
  • For "change" (giro as shift): estabilidad, constancia (stability, constancy)

Examples:

  • El coche dio un giro de 180 grados.
    (The car made a 180-degree turn.)

  • Hubo un giro inesperado en la historia.
    (There was an unexpected twist/change in the story.)

  • Envié el pago mediante un giro bancario.
    (I sent the payment via bank transfer.)

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Examples

El giro de la trama fue inesperado.noun

The plot twist was unexpected.

El giro del coche fue muy rápido.noun

The turn of the car was very fast.

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