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spin in Spanish

spin in Spanish is vuelta, giro, espín — spin means to turn around quickly on an axis.

spin in Spanish

vuelta
noun
Rapid circular motion.
giro
noun
Rapid circular motion.
espín
noun
(quantum mechanics) A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.
sesgo positivo
noun
(countable, uncountable, figurative) A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.
barrena
noun
(aviation) A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing, and rolling in a spinning motion.
ajuaishte
noun
(aviation) A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing, and rolling in a spinning motion.
rosca
noun
(aviation) A condition of flight where a stalled aircraft is simultaneously pitching, yawing, and rolling in a spinning motion.
vuelta
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.
dar vueltas
verb
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
rotar
verb
(ergative) To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
hilar
verb
dorar la píldora
verb
(figurative) To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
endulzar
verb
(figurative) To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
pintar bonito
verb
(figurative) To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant, so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.
pinchar
verb
(transitive, informal) To play (vinyl records, etc.) as a disc jockey.

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."
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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."
  • The company tried to spin the poor sales figures as a sign of healthy caution.

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What is "spin" in Spanish?
"spin" in Spanish is vuelta, giro, espín. 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 Spanish, "spin" is vuelta, giro, espín.
Are there other ways to say "spin" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 15 translations listed for "spin": vuelta, giro, espín, sesgo positivo, barrena, ajuaishte.
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