giros

[ˈʒi.ɾus]

nounmasculinepl: giros

turns, spins, rotations

1. circular or rotating movements

The dancer performed several spins across the stage.

A bailarina realizou vários giros pelo palco.

2. bank transfers or money orders

The company processes giros for payroll every month.

A empresa processa giros para folha de pagamento todo mês.

3. rounds or cycles of activity

After three rotations of the wheel, we have a winner.

Após três giros da roda, temos um vencedor.

4. twists or changes in direction

The road makes several sharp turns through the mountains.

A estrada faz vários giros acentuados pela montanha.

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Regional Variations

Portugal

giros

commonly used for bank transfers and financial transactions

Brazil

giros

used for rotations and spins; less common for bank transfers

Spain

giros

Spanish cognate with similar meanings

dar um giro - to take a spin or go for a drive

giro de 180 graus - complete turnaround or change of direction

em giro - in circulation or in motion

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