girando
“girando” means “turning” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
turning, spinning
Also: revolving
📝 In Action
El coche está girando a la izquierda.
A1The car is turning left.
Las aspas del molino están girando rápido.
A2The windmill blades are spinning fast.
Sigue girando el volante hasta que el coche esté recto.
B1Keep turning the steering wheel until the car is straight.
transferring, issuing
📝 In Action
Estamos girando el dinero a su cuenta bancaria.
B2We are transferring the money to your bank account.
La empresa está girando una nueva factura.
C1The company is issuing a new invoice.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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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▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'gyrare', which means to move in a circle. This shares the same root as the English word 'gyroscope'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.