whirling

[/ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle) / adjective / noun
redemoinho / rodopio / giro / pirueta
1. Rotating or spinning rapidly around an axis or center
The dancer was whirling across the stage with impressive speed.
A dançarina estava fazendo rodopios através do palco com velocidade impressionante.
2. Moving in a rapid circular motion
The leaves were whirling in the autumn wind.
As folhas estavam rodando no vento do outono.
3. A state of dizziness or confusion
Her mind was whirling with thoughts and emotions.
Sua mente estava girando de pensamentos e emoções.
4. The action of spinning or rotating continuously
The whirling of the ceiling fan kept the room cool.
O girar do ventilador mantinha a sala fresca.
The term 'whirling dervish' is culturally significant as it references the Sufi Muslim spiritual practice of whirling meditation. In Brazil, 'rodopio' is frequently used in samba and forró dance descriptions, reflecting the importance of spinning movements in Brazilian dance culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
spinningrotatingtwirlingswirlingturninggyrating
Antonyms / Antônimos
stillstationarymotionlesscalm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rodopio
Most common term for rapid spinning motion in dances or movements
General Brazilian
redemoinho
Used for whirling winds or circular motion in nature
São Paulo
pirueta
Commonly used in dance and ballet contexts
Portugal
remoinho
Portuguese equivalent for whirling wind or water vortex

Related Words

whirlspinrotateswirlvortextornadodizziness

Related Idioms & Phrases

head is whirling - estar com a cabeça girando (feeling dizzy or confused)
whirling dervish - um rodopio constante (someone who spins constantly)
whirling around - dar voltas (moving in circles)
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