gira
/HEE-rah/
tour
A musical group embarks on a gira (tour), traveling from venue to venue.
gira(noun)
tour
?A series of performances, concerts, or political stops
circuit
?A scheduled route of travel
📝 In Action
El famoso cantante anunció su gira mundial para el próximo año.
B1The famous singer announced his world tour for next year.
La gira de promoción duró casi tres meses.
B2The promotional tour lasted almost three months.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember to use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' with 'gira,' even though it ends in '-a' like many feminine nouns.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Estar de Gira'
To say someone is currently traveling for a tour, use the phrase 'estar de gira' (to be on tour), not 'estar en una gira'.
The family takes a short gira (excursion) to the park for a picnic.
gira(noun)
excursion
?A short pleasure trip or outing
outing
?School or group trip
,trip
?General short journey
📝 In Action
Los estudiantes hicieron una gira por la fábrica de chocolates.
A2The students took an excursion to the chocolate factory.
La oficina organiza una gira anual a la playa.
B1The office organizes an annual trip to the beach.
The toy gira (it turns) rapidly on the ground.
gira(verb)
he/she/it turns
?Present tense, third-person singular
turn (you formal)
?Present tense, formal second-person singular
,turn (command)
?Familiar imperative, second-person singular (tú)
📝 In Action
El coche gira a la derecha en la esquina.
A1The car turns right at the corner.
Gira la llave para encender el motor.
A1Turn the key to start the engine. (Tú command)
💡 Grammar Points
Verb vs. Noun
Be careful! 'Gira' can be the verb form (he turns) or the noun (the tour). Context is key to knowing which one it is.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: gira
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'gira' as a noun meaning 'tour'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'gira' and 'viaje'?
'Viaje' is the general word for 'trip' or 'journey.' 'Gira' specifically refers to a planned, often promotional or performance-based, route with multiple stops, like a music tour or a political campaign trip.
Why does 'gira' (the verb) sometimes sound like it should be spelled with a 'j'?
The 'g' in 'gira' is pronounced like the English 'h' sound (a strong throat sound, /x/). This sound always occurs when 'g' is followed by 'i' or 'e' in Spanish, similar to words like 'gente' or 'gigante.' It is the standard Spanish pronunciation.