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spin in Portuguese

spin in Portuguese is giro, volta, spin — spin means to turn around quickly on an axis.

spin in Portuguese

giro
noun
Rapid circular motion.
volta
noun
Rapid circular motion.
spin
noun
(quantum mechanics) A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.
volta
noun
A brief trip by vehicle, especially one made for pleasure.
girar
verb
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
rodar
verb
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
fiar
verb
(transitive) To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
pinotar
verb
tecer
verb
To form (a web, a cocoon, silk, etc.) from threads produced by the extrusion of a viscid, transparent liquid, which hardens on coming into contact with the air; said of the spider, the silkworm, etc.

What does "spin" mean?

  1. verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
    "The dancer spun gracefully across the stage."
  2. verb To present information in a biased way to make it look more favorable.
    "The press office tried to spin the layoffs as a "restructuring.""
  3. noun A biased or favorable slant put on a piece of news or information.
    "Voters are used to hearing political spin during election season."
  4. noun A short trip taken in a vehicle for pleasure.
    "He took the new car for a spin around the block."

spin in a sentence

  • The dancer spun gracefully across the stage.
  • The wheel spun freely once the brake was released.
  • The press office tried to spin the layoffs as a "restructuring."
  • Voters are used to hearing political spin during election season.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "spin" in Portuguese?

"spin" in Portuguese is giro, volta, spin. spin means: To turn around quickly on an axis.

How do you use "spin" in a sentence?

Example: "The dancer spun gracefully across the stage." In Portuguese, "spin" is giro, volta, spin.

Are there other ways to say "spin" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "spin": giro, volta, spin, girar, rodar, fiar.

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