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voltas

[ˈvɔl.tɐs]
nounfeminine
turns, laps, rounds
1. Circular or rotational movements; the act of turning around
The dancer performed several turns across the stage.
A dançarina realizou várias voltas pelo palco.
2. Laps or circuits, especially in racing or sports
He completed three laps around the track.
Ele completou três voltas ao redor da pista.
3. Changes in direction or reversal of position
The situation took a turn for the better.
A situação deu uma volta para melhor.
4. Coils or loops of rope, wire, or similar material
Wrap the rope in several coils.
Enrole a corda em várias voltas.
Synonyms
rotaçõesgirosrevoluçõescurvasroscas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
voltas
Standard usage for turns, laps, or rotations
Portugal
voltas
Same meaning and usage as in Brazil
São Paulo
voltas
Commonly used in sports and racing contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar volta
dar uma volta
voltas e mais voltas
de volta
à volta de
volta e meia
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