el
masculine
/ˈxiɾo/
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Translation
turn, spin
Word origin
From Latin gyrus ('circle, ring'), borrowed from Greek gyros ('round'). The same root gives English 'gyroscope'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gyrus
- English cognates
- gyroscope, gyre
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralgiros
Examples
brusco .
The car made a sharp turn to the left.
.
The story took an unexpected turn at the end.
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I sent a postal money order to my family.
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The dancer did a perfect spin on the stage.
¿ cuesta ?
How much does it cost to make a bank transfer?
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