girando
/xiɾando/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for gyrating is girando.
Girando can be used to describe the physical rotation of an object or the rhythmic movement of a person dancing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gerund girando is the present participle of the infinitive verb girar, which means to rotate or to spin.
How do you pronounce it?
/xiɾando/
Did you know?
- In a financial context, girar does not mean to spin but to 'issue' or 'transfer' money, such as when issuing a check.
- The word girasol meaning 'sunflower' is built from girar and sol. It literally describes the flower's habit of turning its head to follow the sun.
- In certain regions, the expression girar la tortilla is used to mean 'turning the tables' or reversing a situation.
Examples in context
- Los niños se daban vueltas en el parqueThe children were spinning around in the park
- En la pista de baile todos estaban meneando el cuerpo al ritmo de la músicaOn the dance floor, everyone was shaking their bodies to the rhythm of the music
- El trompo sigue girando en la mesa.The spinning top keeps gyrating on the table.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are watching a scientific demonstration in a park.
- MateoMira cómo el juguete está girando.Look at how the toy is gyrating.
- LucíaEs increíble lo rápido que gira.It is incredible how fast it spins.
- MateoParece que no va a parar.It looks like it won't stop.
- LucíaMateo, es una demostración muy interesante.Mateo, it is a very interesting demonstration.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
