How to Say "they turned" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they turned” is “volvieron” — B1 level.
Examples
Los ciclistas volvieron la esquina rápidamente.
The cyclists turned the corner quickly.
Volvieron la tortilla para que se cocinara por el otro lado.
They flipped the omelet so it would cook on the other side.
Volvieron sus cabezas para ver el accidente.
They turned their heads to see the accident.
Transitive Use
In this meaning, 'volvieron' usually needs a direct object (the thing being turned), like 'la tortilla' or 'la cabeza'.
Using 'Volverse' for Turning
Mistake: “Using the reflexive form 'se volvieron' when you mean 'they turned an object'.”
Correction: The non-reflexive 'volvieron' is used for turning objects. The reflexive 'se volvieron' means 'they became' or 'they physically turned around themselves'.
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