Pesquisar
to spin
01
girar, rodar
to turn around over and over very fast
Intransitive
Example
With elegant movements, the dancer spun gracefully on stage.
In the quiet room, the fan blades spun slowly.
Gliding across the ice, the skilled ice skater spun in a perfect pirouette.
02
fazer girar, rodar
to cause an object to rotate or revolve
Transitive: to spin sth
Example
With a deft flick of his hand, he spun the basketball on his finger.
Working with pottery, the artist spun the clay on the wheel.
To achieve the perfect thickness, the chef skillfully spun the pizza dough in the air.
03
fiar, torcer
to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn
Transitive: to spin fiber | to spin fiber into a shape
Example
Using a traditional spinning wheel, the weaver spun wool fibers into yarn.
Using a traditional hand-spinning technique, they spun hemp fibers.
With a drop spindle, she skillfully spun cotton fibers into fine threads.
04
jorrar, emanar
to emit or release something in a thin, flowing manner
Transitive: to spin a liquid or gas
Example
With a gurgling sound, the coffee maker spun hot coffee into the pot.
Adjusting the nozzle, the gardener spun a fine mist from the hose.
As the water inside the tea kettle reached boiling point, it spun steam into the air.
05
alongar, prolongar
to extend or protract something in a tedious or unnecessarily lengthy manner
Transitive: to spin a remark or explanation
Example
Faced with a challenging question, the politician spun the answer, avoiding a direct response.
Trying to fill time, the teacher spun the lecture by digressing into anecdotes.
Instead of getting to the main points, the speaker spun the presentation with unnecessary details.
06
dar uma volta, enquadrar
to present information in a way that influences or shapes the audience's perception
Transitive: to spin information
Example
In pursuit of higher viewership, the media outlet spun the headline.
In response to negative publicity, the public relations team worked to spin the company 's image positively.
Facing criticism, the press secretary worked to spin the president 's actions in a favorable light.
07
fiar, tecer
to produce a web or thread, often associated with spiders or certain insects
Transitive: to spin a web or thread
Example
In the quiet corner of the room, the spider spun a silken web.
The caterpillar spun a protective cocoon around itself.
The orb-weaver spider meticulously spins an elaborate web to catch insects for sustenance.
08
tecer, narrar
to create or present a narrative, story, or interpretation by using one's creativity or imagination
Transitive: to spin a story or interpretation
Example
With a vivid imagination, the author spun a tale of fantasy and adventure.
Over a series of novels, the novelist spun intricate plots.
With a cinematic vision, the filmmaker spun a compelling story on the big screen.
Spin
01
rotação, giro
the act of rotating rapidly
02
passeio, volta
a short drive in a car
03
interpretação, giro
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
04
giro, rotação
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
spin
01
com toda a força, a toda velocidade
with full force
Exemplo
With elegant movements, the dancer spun gracefully on stage.
In the quiet room, the fan blades spun slowly.
Gliding across the ice, the skilled ice skater spun in a perfect pirouette.
The wheel of the bicycle spun faster as the cyclist pedaled.
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