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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."

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 Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

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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