girar
turn
The Spanish word 'girar' is used in the same context as the English word 'turn'. It can refer to the action of changing direction. For example, 'girar a la derecha' means 'turn to the right'. However, it can also be used in a figurative sense, such as 'girar en torno a' which means 'revolve around' something metaphorically.
Example sentences using: girar
Voy a girar la botella
I will spin the bottle
This sentence is used in the context of someone saying that they are about to spin a bottle, typically in a game of spin the bottle. The verb 'girar' translates to 'spin' or 'turn'.
Girar a la derecha en la próxima calle
Turn right at the next street
This is a direction given, usually while navigating roads. It instructs to turn or 'girar' right at the next possible street.
El mundo no deja de girar
The world doesn't stop spinning
This is a figurative expression that means events continue happening regardless of our personal circumstances. Here 'girar' depicts the motion of the Earth.
Por favor, girar la llave
Please turn the key
Refers to the physical action of turning a key, often in the context of opening a lock or starting a vehicle. The verb 'girar' is used to signify this rotation.
Girar 360 grados
Spin 360 degrees
This is usually a command or instruction to rotate or spin completely around, literally 360 degrees. 'Girar' denotes the rotating action.
Podemos girar el sofá para tener más espacio
We can rotate the couch to have more space
A statement in a context where someone suggests adjusting the alignment of a household item, in this case a sofa. 'Girar' means to rotate in this scenario.
Solo tienes que girar la manija para abrir la puerta
You just have to turn the handle to open the door
A phrase indicating a simple action you need to perform to open a door - here, the verb 'girar' stands for turning the door handle.
El ventilador empieza a girar después de presionar este botón
The fan starts to spin after pushing this button
This sentence is giving directions on how to get a fan to spin. 'Girar' is translated as 'spin', implying a revolving motion.
La bailarina puede girar rapidamente sin marearse
The dancer can spin quickly without getting dizzy
A statement describing a dancer's ability to spin rapidly without losing balance. 'Girar' refers to the dancer's spinning action.
El molino de viento comenzó a girar más rápido
The windmill started to rotate faster
This sentence depicts the action of a windmill starting to pick up speed and rotate faster. 'Girar' is used to express this rotation.