giro
/HEE-roh/
turn
Giro can mean a physical movement or change in direction, like a road making a turn.
giro(noun)
turn
?a physical movement or change in direction
,spin
?rotation on an axis
curve
?in a road or path
📝 In Action
Tienes que dar un giro a la derecha en la esquina.
A2You have to make a turn to the right at the corner.
El patinador hizo un giro perfecto sobre el hielo.
B1The skater made a perfect spin on the ice.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'vuelta' and 'giro'
Mistake: "Using 'vuelta' when referring to a specific directional turn (like driving)."
Correction: 'Giro' is better for specific directional turns (left/right). 'Vuelta' often means a lap, a round trip, or a full circle.
⭐ Usage Tips
Road Directions
When giving or receiving driving directions, 'giro' is almost always the word you need for 'turn'.
When referring to policy or attitude, giro means a shift or change in direction.
giro(noun)
shift
?a change in direction, policy, or attitude
,twist
?an unexpected development in a story
reversal
?a complete change of position
📝 In Action
La crisis provocó un giro radical en la política económica del gobierno.
B2The crisis caused a radical shift in the government's economic policy.
El libro tiene un giro argumental que nadie espera.
B1The book has a plot twist that no one expects.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Stories
Use 'giro argumental' (plot twist) when talking about surprising developments in movies or books.
Giro is also used to refer to a money order, a document for transferring funds.
giro(noun)
money order
?a paper document for transferring money
,wire transfer
?electronic transfer of funds
draft
?financial document
📝 In Action
Necesito hacer un giro de 500 dólares a México.
B1I need to make a transfer (or money order) of 500 dollars to Mexico.
El banco me cobró una comisión por el giro.
B2The bank charged me a fee for the transfer.
⭐ Usage Tips
Financial Context
If you hear 'giro' in a bank or post office, it almost certainly means a money transfer.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: giro
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'giro' in its financial sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'giro' y 'vuelta'?
'Giro' often emphasizes the action of turning, especially in a specific direction (like turning left), or a change in policy/plot. 'Vuelta' often refers to a full rotation, a lap, a return trip, or a stroll.
¿El sustantivo 'giro' tiene algo que ver con el verbo 'girar'?
Sí, totalmente. 'Giro' (the noun) is the result or the action itself of 'girar' (the verb, meaning 'to turn'). Think of 'giro' as 'a turn' and 'girar' as 'to make a turn.'