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to spiral
01
enroscarse, arremolinarse
to move or extend in a continuous and widening circular pattern
Intransitive: to spiral | to spiral to a direction
Ejemplos
The water spout was spiraling violently during the storm.
El surtidor de agua espiralaba violentamente durante la tormenta.
02
espiralar, hacer girar en espiral
to induce or create a spiral shape or trajectory in movement
Transitive: to spiral sth
Ejemplos
The artist skillfully spiraled the ribbon around the maypole.
El artista hábilmente enrolló la cinta alrededor del palo de mayo.
03
subir vertiginosamente
to increase in a rapid and uncontrollable way
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Political unrest in the region started to spiral, with protests and demonstrations spreading rapidly.
El malestar político en la región comenzó a espiral, con protestas y manifestaciones que se extendieron rápidamente.
Spiral
01
espiral
(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis
Ejemplos
The tornado formed a destructive spiral as it swept across the plains, leaving devastation in its wake.
El tornado formó una espiral destructiva mientras barría las llanuras, dejando devastación a su paso.
02
a structure formed by winding continuously around a central axis
Ejemplos
The roller coaster track twists in a spiral.
03
an ornamental curve on a flat surface that winds outward from a center
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The ceiling molding displayed a delicate spiral pattern.
04
espiral
a rapid, self-reinforcing change in economic conditions, often worsening or accelerating over time
Ejemplos
The recession triggered a downward spiral in the housing market.
spiral
01
en espiral, de espiral
having a shape that winds around a central point or axis
Ejemplos
The spring was coiled in a spiral shape, providing tension when compressed.
El resorte estaba enrollado en forma de espiral, proporcionando tensión cuando se comprimía.
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