virar
turn
The Spanish word 'virar' does not have a direct translation in English. However, it is commonly used to mean 'to turn' or 'to veer'. It can also be used in an abstract sense to mean 'to change direction' in terms of behaviors or decisions.
Example sentences using: virar
Debemos virar a la izquierda en la próxima esquina.
We should turn left at the next corner.
In this example, 'virar' is used to describe a general action of changing direction, specifically turning left.
El buque tuvo que virar para evitar el iceberg.
The ship had to turn to avoid the iceberg.
This example uses 'virar' to describe the action of a ship changing its course or direction to avoid hitting an iceberg.
El piloto de carrera tuvo que virar repentinamente para esquivar el obstáculo.
The race driver had to suddenly turn to dodge the obstacle.
This example uses 'virar' in a context of speed and agility, where the race driver has to change his direction or turn suddenly to avoid a racing obstacle.