Turn in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'turn' is 'girar', pronounced hee-RAHR (IPA: /xiˈɾaɾ/). It is a B1-level verb.
Pronunciation: hee-RAHR
| Spanish | girar |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | hee-RAHR · /xiˈɾaɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'girar'
- La Tierra gira alrededor del Sol.
The Earth turns around the Sun. - ¿Giro a la derecha en esta calle?
Do I turn right on this street? - El coche giró en la esquina y desapareció.
The car turned at the corner and disappeared. - Gira a la izquierda en el semáforo.
Turn left at the traffic light.
Common Phrases with 'girar'
- girar a la izquierda/derecha
to turn left/right
How to Use 'girar'
Regular -ar verb. Girar covers rotating and turning direction. To 'turn on/off' devices is encender/apagar, and 'to turn into' is convertirse en — don't use girar for those.
Regional note: For street directions, doblar is very common in Latin America (dobla a la izquierda) and voltear is common in Mexico; girar is the most universal/neutral choice.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
'Turn' in Spanish is 'girar', pronounced hee-RAHR.
It is spelled g-i-r-a-r.
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