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British pronunciation/tˈɜːn/
American pronunciation/ˈtɝn/

Definición y Significado de "turn"

to turn
01

girar

to rotate something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position
Transitive: to turn sth to a direction | to turn sth
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1.1

doblar, plegar

to fold or unfold something, particularly a fabric
1.2

pasar, voltear

(with reference to a book, magazine, etc.) to move a page so that one can read or look at its other side
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1.3

girar

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point
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02

girar

to rotate or shift our body to face a different direction
Intransitive
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2.1

torcerse

(with reference to one's ankle) to twist suddenly, particularly in a way that causes a sprain
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2.2

girar, voltear

to change the direction or orientation of a body part so that it faces a different way
2.3

girar, voltearse

to perform a movement that involves moving one's body in a circle
03

verter, trasvasar

to carefully pour or transfer the contents from an upside-down container into another surface or container
Transitive: to turn content of a container onto a surface or container | to turn content of a container into a surface or container
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04

girar, cambiar de dirección

to shift or redirect one's course or path to face a different direction or follow a new route
Intransitive: to turn | to turn to a direction
4.1

cambiar, girarse

(of the tide) to change its direction or flow from either incoming to outgoing or vice versa
4.2

girar, volver

to change the direction of something's movement by rotating or steering it
4.3

girar, doblar

(of roads, paths, or rivers) to change direction by bending or curving in a particular way
05

dirigirse a, enfocar en

(of one's attention or interest) to shift or focus on a particular subject, matter, or idea
Transitive: to turn to a topic
5.1

dirigir, enfocar

to direct one's attention or interest toward something or away from it
06

cumplir, llegar a

to reach a certain age
Linking Verb: to turn a specific age
6.1

llegar, pasar

to reach or pass a particular moment or hour, denoting a specific point in time
07

volverse, convertirse

to change or transform from one state or condition to another
Linking Verb: to turn [adj]
7.1

fermentar, estropear

(with reference to milk) to cause to become sour or spoiled
7.2

volverse, ponerse

(of foliage) to transition from one color to another, often due to seasonal changes
7.3

agrupar, fermentarse

(of milk) to become sour or spoiled
7.4

convertir

to make someone or something change into a particular state or condition
7.5

convertirse, cambiar

to undergo a change in state or form
7.6

perder la cabeza, descontrolarse

to experience a loss of mental balance, resulting in irrational or disoriented behavior
08

dar forma, esculpir

to skillfully and artistically shape or craft something, like a tune, sentence, or remark, to give it an elegant and graceful form
Transitive: to turn a tune or sentence
09

dar forma, moldear

to shape or mold an object or material by bending or manipulating it
Transitive: to turn sth
9.1

torear, tornear

to carve or shape wood or metal using a particular tool or machine called lathe
9.2

arar, remover

to break up the soil in order to prepare it for planting crops, particularly with a plow
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9.3

doblar, debilitar

to intentionally bend back the edge of a blade to make it blunt and less sharp
9.4

doblar, curvar

to bend or curve due to pressure or force
10

lograr, cumplir

to successfully achieve or accomplish a task or goal
Transitive: to turn an achievement
11

soltar

to cause someone or something to leave where they are or be placed in a particular condition
Complex Transitive: to turn sb/sth [adj]
Transitive: to turn sb/sth somewhere
11.1

hacer girar, desviar

to make someone or a group move away or retreat
12

venderse, tener buena salida

(of merchandise) to be bought or sold, often within a commercial or retail setting
Intransitive
12.1

vender, deshacerse de

to sell, exchange, or dispose of items, typically goods or stock, particularly to create space for new items or generate revenue
13

cambiar, invertir

to cause a change in the course of a competition or war, resulting in a different person, team, or side beginning to win or gain an advantage
Transitive: to turn a competition or war
13.1

cambiar, volverse

(of a war, competition, etc.) to change in its course or development, causing a different person, team, or side to gain the upper hand and start winning
13.2

rodear, girar

to move around or bypass a defensive line or position to attack it from a different direction
14

convertir

to exchange, convert, or alter the functioning of something
Transitive: to turn sth to a level
01

turno

the time when someone has the opportunity, obligation, or right to do a certain thing that everyone in a group does one after the other
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02

giro, vuelta

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
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03

curva, giro

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends
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04

un giro, un cambio inesperado

an unforeseen development
05

giro, vuelta

the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
06

giro, vuelta

turning or twisting around (in place)
07

giro, vuelta

a movement in a new direction
08

paseo, vuelta

taking a short walk out and back
09

un favor, una vuelta

a favor for someone
10

actuación, turno

a specific performance or act, particularly on stage in theater or entertainment settings

What is a "turn"?

A turn is a specific performance, moment, or segment within a show, often featuring a distinct act or scene presented by a performer or group. It contributes to the overall production by showcasing the talents of the performers and advancing the storyline or theme of the event. Each turn involves a deliberate presentation or display designed to engage the audience and enhance the entertainment value of the performance.

11

turno, oportunidad

the opportunity in which player or a team gets to play offense
12

turno, fase laboral

a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
13

turno, ronda

the third round of betting in which the dealer reveals an additional community card face-up on the table after the Flop

What is the "turn"?

The turn is the fourth community card dealt in poker games like Texas hold 'em and Omaha. It is placed face-up in the center of the table after the betting round following the flop. The turn is important because it gives players more information about the potential strength of their hand, and it leads to a new round of betting. After the turn, the fifth and final community card, called the river, is dealt, followed by the final betting round. Players use the turn along with the other community cards and their hole cards to make the best possible hand.

14

el giro, la transición

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

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Ejemplo
The scientist turned the microscope toward the specimen.
He turned the bicycle handlebars to the right.
I turned the chair to its side to fit it through the narrow doorway.
The sunflower turned its face towards the sun.
The landlord turned the non-paying tenant out of the apartment.
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