gira (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "gira" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/gira/

Translation Options into English

The word "gira" can be translated into English as: - Turn - Spin - Tour

Meaning and Usage in Spanish

The term "gira" primarily refers to a circular movement or a tour. In contexts of physical movement, it signifies the act of turning or spinning something around a point. When used in the context of events or concerts, it indicates a tour, typically involving multiple performances at different locations.

• Frequency of Use: The word "gira" is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, notable in conversations about travel, entertainment, or movement.
• Context Usage: It is used with the same frequency in both oral and written forms.

Example Sentences

1. La gira del grupo de rock comenzará en junio.
   The rock band's tour will start in June.

2. Hizo una gira rápida por la ciudad antes de regresar a casa.
   He took a quick turn through the city before returning home.

3. Durante la gira, conocimos a muchos fanáticos de la banda.
   During the tour, we met many fans of the band.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "gira" is also frequently used in idiomatic expressions. Here are several examples:

1. Dar una gira de reconocimiento
   To take a reconnaissance tour

2. Hicieron una gira de reconocimiento por el área antes de decidir construir la nueva fábrica.
   They took a reconnaissance tour of the area before deciding to build the new factory.

3. Gira en torno a
   Revolves around

4. La conversación siempre gira en torno a los mismos temas.
   The conversation always revolves around the same topics.

5. Gira como un trompo
   Spins like a top

6. Su mente gira como un trompo cuando tiene muchas ideas.
   His mind spins like a top when he has many ideas.

7. Estar en la gira de la vida
   To be on the tour of life

8. A veces, me siento como si estuviera en la gira de la vida sin saber adónde voy.
   Sometimes, I feel like I'm on the tour of life not knowing where I'm going.

9. Gira de despedida
   Farewell tour

10. La banda anunció su gira de despedida después de veinte años.
    The band announced their farewell tour after twenty years.

Etymology

The term "gira" derives from the Latin word "gyrum," meaning a circle or a turning around. The evolution of the word reflects a transition through various Romance languages maintaining a similar meaning associated with circular movement.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Vuelta (turn)
• Rotación (rotation)

• Tour (tour)

• Antonyms:

• Parada (stop)
• Quietud (stillness)
• Fijo (fixed)