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girar

[ʒiˈɾaɾ]
verb
to turn, to spin, to rotate
1. to move in a circular motion around an axis or center
The wheel started to spin.
A roda começou a girar.
2. to change direction or position
Turn left at the next corner.
Gire à esquerda na próxima esquina.
3. to revolve or orbit around something
The planets revolve around the sun.
Os planetas giram ao redor do sol.
4. to swing or pivot
She turned on her heel and walked away.
Ela girou nos calcanhares e saiu.
5. to conduct or manage (business, money)
He manages a successful business.
Ele gira um negócio bem-sucedido.
Synonyms
rodarvoltarpiruetagiravoltarotacionar
Antonyms
pararimobilizar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
girar
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
girar
Common colloquial use meaning to hustle or manage business
São Paulo
girar
Used in business contexts meaning to operate or run
Portugal
girar
Less common; prefer 'rodar' or 'virar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

girar em torno de
girar a chave
girar o jogo
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