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girando

/hee-RAHN-doh/

turning

A colorful toy spinning top rotating quickly on a wooden floor.

A spinning top illustrates the action of 'turning' or rotating in a circle.

girando(verb)

A2regular ar

turning

?

moving in a circle or changing direction

,

spinning

?

rotating rapidly

Also:

revolving

?

moving around a central point

📝 In Action

El coche está girando a la izquierda.

A1

The car is turning left.

Las aspas del molino están girando rápido.

A2

The windmill blades are spinning fast.

Sigue girando el volante hasta que el coche esté recto.

B1

Keep turning the steering wheel until the car is straight.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rotando (rotating)
  • virando (veering/turning)

Antonyms

  • parando (stopping)
  • enderezando (straightening)

Common Collocations

  • girando a la derecha – turning right
  • seguir girando – to keep spinning

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Doing' Form

Girando is the '-ing' form (gerund) of the verb girar. Use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) to talk about things happening right now.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using it as a Noun

Mistake: "Saying 'Girando es difícil' for 'Turning is difficult'."

Correction: Say 'Girar es difícil'. In Spanish, you use the base verb (infinitive) when the action is the subject of the sentence.

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing continuous action

You can use 'ir' + 'girando' to suggest that something is turning gradually or bit by bit over time.

A hand dropping a gold coin into a ceramic piggy bank.

Moving money from one place to another represents the concept of transferring funds.

girando(verb)

B2regular ar

transferring

?

moving money from one account to another

,

issuing

?

sending out a check or a bill

📝 In Action

Estamos girando el dinero a su cuenta bancaria.

B2

We are transferring the money to your bank account.

La empresa está girando una nueva factura.

C1

The company is issuing a new invoice.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • transfiriendo (transferring)
  • expidiendo (issuing/sending)

Common Collocations

  • girando fondos – transferring funds
  • girando un cheque – issuing a check

💡 Grammar Points

Formal Business Context

When used with money, 'girando' implies the movement or 'routing' of funds, similar to how a wheel turns.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use 'transferir' for clarity

In casual settings, use 'transferir' for money. Save 'girando' for formal banking documents or professional business talk.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesgiraran
yogirara
túgiraras
vosotrosgirarais
nosotrosgiráramos
él/ella/ustedgirara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesgiren
yogire
túgires
vosotrosgiréis
nosotrosgiremos
él/ella/ustedgire

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesgiraron
yogiré
túgiraste
vosotrosgirasteis
nosotrosgiramos
él/ella/ustedgiró

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesgiraban
yogiraba
túgirabas
vosotrosgirabais
nosotrosgirábamos
él/ella/ustedgiraba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesgiran
yogiro
túgiras
vosotrosgiráis
nosotrosgiramos
él/ella/ustedgira
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: girando

Question 1 of 2

If you are driving and 'estás girando', what are you doing?

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Word Family

girar(to turn) - verb
giro(a turn or a money order) - noun
giratorio(revolving/swiveling) - adjective
girasol(sunflower) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'girando' the same as 'doblando'?

Yes, in the context of driving or walking, both 'girando' and 'doblando' can mean 'turning'. However, 'girando' is also used for spinning in place, while 'doblando' is not.

Can I use 'girando' for a person's mood?

No, 'girando' is for physical movement or financial actions. To say someone's mood 'turned', you would use a different verb like 'volverse'.