dar una vuelta (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"dar una vuelta" is a verbal phrase.

Phonetic Transcription

/daɾ una ˈbwelta/

Translation Options into English

• to take a walk
• to go for a ride
• to take a turn

Meaning and Usage

The phrase "dar una vuelta" literally translates to "give a turn," but it is often used idiomatically to mean taking a walk, going for a ride, or making a brief journey. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, although it tends to be more frequent in spoken conversations.

Example Sentences

1. Vamos a dar una vuelta por el parque después de cenar.

2. We are going to take a walk in the park after dinner.

3. Ella decidió dar una vuelta en bicicleta para despejar su mente.

4. She decided to go for a ride on her bicycle to clear her mind.

5. Antes de tomar una decisión, deberíamos dar una vuelta y pensar en ello.

6. Before making a decision, we should take a moment to think about it.

Idiomatic Expressions

The phrase "dar una vuelta" is often used in idiomatic expressions, reflecting various nuances and meanings depending on context.

1. Dar una vuelta al mundo
2. To take a trip around the world.
3. Siempre he soñado con dar una vuelta al mundo antes de cumplir 30 años.

4. I've always dreamed of going around the world before I turn 30.

5. Dar una vuelta de tuerca

6. To give a twist or a turn (often used to indicate a change or adaptation).
7. El director decidió dar una vuelta de tuerca al guion de la película.

8. The director decided to give a twist to the movie script.

9. Dar una vuelta en círculo

10. To go around in circles (sometimes meaning to waste time or effort).
11. Siempre terminamos dando una vuelta en círculo en estas reuniones sin llegar a ninguna parte.

12. We always end up going around in circles in these meetings without getting anywhere.

13. Dar una vuelta a la vida

14. To turn one's life around.
15. Decidí dar una vuelta a mi vida y mudarme a otra ciudad.
16. I decided to turn my life around and move to another city.

Etymology

The phrase "dar una vuelta" comes from the combination of the verb "dar," meaning "to give" or "to take," and "vuelta," derived from "volver," which translates to "turn" or "return." This reflects the action of going around or making a turn.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• pasear (to stroll)
• recorrer (to travel through)

• girar (to turn)

• Antonyms:

• quedarse (to stay)
• detenerse (to stop)