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to stir
01
revolver, remover
to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it
Transitive: to stir food or drink
Ejemplos
He skillfully stirred the coffee, watching the cream swirl into a delightful pattern.
Hábilmente revolvió el café, observando cómo la crema se arremolinaba formando un patrón encantador.
02
incitar, motivar
to motivate or prompt someone to engage in a specific course of action or behavior
Transitive: to stir sb to an action
Ejemplos
The thought-provoking book sought to stir readers to reflection.
El libro estimulante buscaba incitar a los lectores a la reflexión.
03
remover, mezclar
to mix an ingredient into a liquid or other substance by moving a spoon or another implement in a circular motion
Transitive: to stir an ingredient into liquid
Ejemplos
She decided to stir a spoonful of honey into her tea, adding a touch of sweetness to the hot beverage.
Decidió remover una cucharada de miel en su té, añadiendo un toque de dulzura a la bebida caliente.
04
moverse, agitarse
to make a subtle or slight movement
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the cat napped in the sun, its tail would occasionally stir with a flick.
Mientras el gato dormitaba al sol, su cola ocasionalmente se agitaba con un movimiento.
05
conmover, agitar
to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state
Transitive: to stir a reaction or emotion
Ejemplos
The unexpected news seemed to stir a mix of excitement and anxiety in the crowd.
Las noticias inesperadas parecían agitar una mezcla de emoción y ansiedad en la multitud.
06
despertar, provocar
to begin or prompt activity, often involving a notable change or movement
Transitive: to stir a change or activity
Ejemplos
The new policy was implemented to stir positive changes in workplace dynamics.
La nueva política se implementó para provocar cambios positivos en la dinámica del lugar de trabajo.
Stir
01
revuelo, conmoción
a sudden, energetic, or noisy activity or disturbance
Ejemplos
The protest created quite a stir downtown.
02
a feeling of excitement, agitation, or strong emotion
Ejemplos
The song always evokes a stir in listeners.
03
a short-lived but prominent or sensational occurrence, often in media or public attention
Ejemplos
The viral video caused a brief stir online.
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