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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 smoke has spiraled upward from the chimney into the night sky.
El humo ha espiralado hacia arriba desde la chimenea hacia el cielo nocturno.
The hawk spiraled high above, scanning the ground for prey.
El halcón espiraló alto en el cielo, escaneando el suelo en busca de presas.
02
espiralar, hacer girar en espiral
to induce or create a spiral shape or trajectory in movement
Transitive: to spiral sth
Ejemplos
The tornado 's powerful winds began to spiral debris into the air, creating a dangerous whirlwind.
Los vientos poderosos del tornado comenzaron a espiralar los escombros en el aire, creando un remolino peligroso.
The artist carefully manipulated the clay on the pottery wheel to spiral it into an elegant vase.
El artista manipuló cuidadosamente la arcilla en el torno de alfarero para espiralarla en un jarrón elegante.
03
subir vertiginosamente
to increase in a rapid and uncontrollable way
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The company 's expenses began to spiral after the unexpected economic downturn.
Los gastos de la empresa comenzaron a espiral después de la inesperada caída económica.
Following the initial outbreak, the pandemic began to spiral, overwhelming healthcare systems across the globe.
Tras el brote inicial, la pandemia comenzó a espiral, abrumando los sistemas de salud en todo el mundo.
Spiral
01
espiral
(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis
Ejemplos
The staircase in the old mansion featured an elegant spiral that ascended to the upper floors.
La escalera en la antigua mansión presentaba una elegante espiral que ascendía a los pisos superiores.
The seashell exhibited a perfect spiral, intricately formed by nature.
La concha exhibía una espiral perfecta, intrincadamente formada por la naturaleza.
02
a structure formed by winding continuously around a central axis
Ejemplos
The staircase rose in a spiral to the top floor.
The seashell has a natural spiral.
03
an ornamental curve on a flat surface that winds outward from a center
Ejemplos
The column featured a carved spiral design.
The artist painted spirals on the pottery.
04
espiral
a rapid, self-reinforcing change in economic conditions, often worsening or accelerating over time
Ejemplos
The country experienced an inflation spiral that affected daily prices.
Unchecked spending led to a debt spiral.
spiral
01
en espiral, de espiral
having a shape that winds around a central point or axis
Ejemplos
The staircase featured a spiral design, allowing for a compact and visually striking ascent.
La escalera presentaba un diseño en espiral, permitiendo una ascensión compacta y visualmente impactante.
The seashell had a beautiful spiral pattern, with each whorl gradually increasing in size.
La concha tenía un hermoso patrón espiral, con cada vuelta aumentando gradualmente de tamaño.
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