noun, verb (gerund/present participle), adjective
fiação, giração, pedalada (spin class)
1. The act of rotating rapidly around an axis or center
The spinning of the wheel created a hypnotic effect.
A rotação da roda criou um efeito hipnotizante.
2. The process of drawing out and twisting fibers into thread or yarn
She learned spinning at the textile workshop.
Ela aprendeu fiação na oficina têxtil.
3. A high-intensity group fitness class performed on stationary bicycles
I attend a spinning class three times a week.
Eu frequento uma aula de spinning três vezes por semana.
4. Presenting information in a biased or misleading way
The politician was accused of spinning the facts.
O político foi acusado de distorcer os fatos.
5. The sensation of dizziness or vertigo
After the ride, she felt spinning in her head.
Depois do passeio, ela sentiu tonturas.
In Brazil, 'spinning' is increasingly used in modern fitness culture, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where spin classes are trendy in gyms and upscale fitness centers. The traditional textile meaning of spinning is less common in urban contexts but remains important in rural and artisanal communities. In American culture, spin classes have become a mainstream fitness phenomenon, while 'spinning' information refers to political or media manipulation. The term 'head spinning' is universally understood as describing confusion or disorientation.
NYC Slang
The spin (deceptive narrative or story); spin class (fitness context)
Related Idioms & Phrases
spinning your wheels (making no progress)
spinning a yarn (telling an exaggerated story)
head spinning (feeling dizzy or overwhelmed)
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